Eric Johnson for Texas House of Representatives District 100

Eric will work in Austin and with members of the community to address the drug and crime issues that have dogged District 100 for years and threaten the safety and quality of life of its residents. He wants to ensure that there are enough highly trained law enforcement personnel that are in touch with the needs of District 100 neighborhoods and also that there are well funded after school programs to keep youth off the streets with positive and enriching alternatives to drugs ,gang membership, and crime. Eric also understands that a careful approach must be taken to criminal justice with greater emphasis placed on rehabilitation for minor drug possession offenses both in order to reduce the number of repeat offenders and to assist these individuals in becoming productive, contributing members of our community.

Eric is committed to ensuring that every child in District 100 receives a quality education and has the opportunity to pursue a college degree. Currently, nearly 30% of District 100 residents between the ages of sixteen and nineteen are high school dropouts, and just 10% of District 100 residents over the age of 25 hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to a state average of 23%. Eric will work tirelessly in Austin to ensure that our public schools are equipped to meet the needs of every student in District 100. He will also work to make higher education more affordable for District 100's working families that have faced skyrocketing tuition and fees at Texas public universities and colleges in the past several years. Improving our public schools and producing more college graduates is crucial to jumpstarting economic development and improving the quality of life in District 100.

Eric is dedicated to promoting economic development in District 100, where the per capita annual income lags behind the statewide average by almost $7,000. He will strive to create more well-paying jobs for residents of District 100. Eric will pursue policies in the Texas House and also reach out to entrepreneurs and businesses owners to encourage the establishment and growth of businesses in District 100 which will bring more jobs to the community. He will also work to ensure that the Texas Workforce Commission best serves the needs of District 100 residents as they search for employment as well as job training and career development programs.