Texas House of Representatives District 131 candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Texas House of Representatives District 131 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 131

Incumbent Alma Allen defeated Gerry Monroe in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 131 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Alma Allen (D)	80.5	25,066
		Gerry Monroe (R)	19.5	6,063

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 31,129
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Gerry Monroe (R)

Let’s fix education in the state of Texas. No Mask Mandates and No CRT and Porn in our schools.

Lower Taxes for all Texans

Protect our Borders

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Gerry Monroe (R)

1. I’ve very interested in protecting our borders. To many times violent criminals have breached our border and committed violent crimes.

2. Unmask our Children in schools. Follow the Governor’s orders.

3. No Critical Race Theory in Our Schools

4. We must lower taxes for all Texans

5. Pass more laws to protect voter integrity

6. The state of TEXAS needs tougher crime laws

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Gerry Monroe (R)

I look up to no man. My lord and savior Jesus Christ is whom I most admire. His sacrifices afford me the ability to live daily.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Gerry Monroe (R)

Honesty and integrity. I’m not trying to go to Austin to get rich. I want to help my community and all Texans. So being honest is the only way to do that.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Gerry Monroe (R)

I don’t know how to fail

What legacy would you like to leave?

Gerry Monroe (R)

That I never gave up when fighting for the people.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Gerry Monroe (R)

Space Shittle Columbia exploded. I was 15 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Gerry Monroe (R)

I was a janitor at 16 years old at The YMCA. I worked there for 3 Summer

What is your favorite book? Why?

Gerry Monroe (R)

American Government

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Gerry Monroe (R)

My own personal superhero.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Gerry Monroe (R)

My Dance by James Fortune.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Gerry Monroe (R)

I don’t struggle, I get the job done.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Gerry Monroe (R)

It has to be a feasible working relationship. The common sense approach normally works. Doing what’s best for all Texans will allow that relationship to grow.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Gerry Monroe (R)

There are several. Fixing education is a must. At the moment our educational component is in shambles. We have to give these children a fighting chance.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Gerry Monroe (R)

No just the desire and ability to fix the problems from a comm sense approach.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Gerry Monroe (R)

You have to. You also have to have the ability to understand that most people don’t know everything. So developing a good relationship with your colleagues is a must. It makes the work easier.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Gerry Monroe (R)

The current process works fine for me.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Gerry Monroe (R)

The House Education Committee.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Gerry Monroe (R)

I like the work that State Reps James White and Harold Dutton have been doing.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Gerry Monroe (R)

Not at the moment. Maybe in the future I’d run for Harris County Commissioner

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Gerry Monroe (R)

How parents are being treated at school board meetings. The disrespect has forced me to become their voice. I’m not afraid to speak for our children.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Gerry Monroe (R)

Why did the chicken cross the road. I don’t know but the chicken I had last night just might be him.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Gerry Monroe (R)

If it’s state law sure. If not No

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Gerry Monroe (R)

To a certain extent. Being able to work with level headed people can help get policy passed. Understanding we won’t win every battle but we have to win the war is a must

See also

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