Fernando Herrera
Fernando Herrera was a Republican candidate for the District 148 in the Texas House of Representatives in the November 2, 2010, state legislative elections.
Education
- Degree in Fire Science, Houston Community College[1]
Professional Experience
- Deputy Fire Chief
- Founder/CEO of Herrera Products Corporation[1]
Issues
Herrera outlines his views on a number of issues on his campaign site:
Taxes
Excerpt:"All bills for raising revenue considered by the Texas legislature must originate in the House of Representatives. As a Texan, I understand the burden of these escalating taxes; furthermore, as a former small business owner, I understand the frustrations of increasing local and state government demands – property and margin taxes, permits for Dumpsters, automatic alarms, signs, etc."
Fiscal Responsibility
Excerpt:"The Texas legislature is responsible for the appropriation of all funds for the operation of state government. First and foremost, every penny should be spent wisely. Count on me to fight for tighter government spending without sacrificing services."
Security
Excerpt:"Security is one of the most basic of needs and Texans deserve to feel secure in their state and in their homes."
Education
Excerpt:"With a good education, one can work anywhere to earn a livelihood. Upon graduation, a student should have proficiency in reading, writing, and arithmetic, and be prepared to enter the workforce. A high school diploma should actually mean something."[1]
Elections
2010
Fernando ran for election to Texas House of Representatives District 148 and lost. He defeated Howard Gano, Jr. in the March 2 Republican primary and was defeated by incumbent Democratic candidate Jessica Cristina Farrar in the November 2 general election.[2]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 148 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Jessica Farrar (D)
|
13,093 | 58,76% | ||
| Fernando Herrera (R) | 9,790 | 41.32% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Official Campaign website
- Official Facebook Page
- Candidate Twitter Page
- Texas House GOP YouTube Channel
- Official Campaign Contributions
- Contributions, OpenSecrets
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Texas Tribune Profile
- Imagine Election Profile
Footnotes
