Angela Villescaz

Angela Villescaz founded Fierce Madres. Her career experience includes working as a professional education advocate at Cirkiel Law Group and as a researcher for the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault. She has served as an advocate for SAFE Alliance and the East Texas Crisis Center.[1] Villescaz earned a bachelor's degree from Jarvis Christian University in 2014.[2]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Angela Villescaz was born in Dallas,TX and grew up in Uvalde. Villescaz is the founder of Fierce Madres, a gun violence prevention organization founded in the aftermath of the Robb Elementary shooting. Employed at Cirkiel Law Group as a professional education advocate.

Her professional experience includes research for the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA.) She has served as a survivor advocate for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking for SAFE Alliance and the East Texas Crisis Center.

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?

Immigration reform rooted in dignity and compassion matters because it recognizes that behind every policy debate are human beings, parents seeking safety, workers contributing skills, and children dreaming of a future. A humane system upholds fairness and due process, keeps families together, and offers clear, lawful pathways that reduce exploitation and fear. When people are treated with respect, communities are safer, economies stronger, and trust in institutions grows. Compassionate reform balances secure borders with accountability while honoring our shared humanity and history as a nation shaped by newcomers. It affirms that justice is strengthened by mercy and that we thrive when opportunity is guided by empathy and responsibility.Fully funding public schools and paying teachers well is an investment in the future of our communities and economy. Strong public schools ensure that every child, regardless of background, zip code, or family income - has a fair chance to learn, grow, and contribute to society. When teachers are respected and compensated fairly, classrooms become stronger, student outcomes improve, and communities benefit from a more skilled and informed workforce. Investing in education reduces inequality, strengthens the economy, and builds trust in public institutions. A just society recognizes that valuing teachers and fully funding schools is not an expense, but a long-term investment in stability, innovation, and shared prosperity for our future.Gun violence prevention requires a humane approach because safety and mental well-being are inseparable. Behind every act of violence are grieving families, communities traumatized, and individuals struggling without adequate support. Addressing gun violence through mental health care means investing in early intervention, accessible counseling, crisis response, and community-based support systems that identify warning signs before tragedy occurs. When mental health is treated with the same seriousness as physical health, lives are saved, stigma is reduced, and communities grow stronger and safer. Compassionate prevention balances responsible gun ownership with accountability and robust mental health resources.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

=> Policies that reduce the cost of living.

=> Affordable healthcare for all Texans.

=> Keeping rural hospitals from closures.

=> Affordable housing.

=> Affordable childcare.

=> Protect HBCUs from Project 2025-26.

=> Economic Justice "TAX THE RICH AND CORPORATIONS".

=> Legalize Marijuana.

=> ICE OUT.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I am only seeking the endorsement of everyday people.

As the Founder of Fierce Madres, a gun violence prevention organization focused on safer schools, I am dedicated to a gun safety coalition of over 100 organizations across Texas.

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