Chris Jimenez

Chris Jimenez served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2002 to 2006. Jimenez earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix in 2017. His career experience includes working as a small businessman.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Chris Jimenez is a United States Marine Corps veteran, small business owner, and Democratic candidate for the Texas House of Representatives in District 52. He lives in Williamson County with his family and is running in the 2026 election cycle.

Chris decided to seek public office based on his belief that government should prioritize meeting Texans’ basic needs. He has stated that many working families in Williamson County are struggling to afford housing, healthcare, food, and education, even as the region continues to grow economically. He argues that when Texans have access to stable housing, basic healthcare, and reliable public services, they are better positioned to pursue education, economic opportunity, and long-term stability.

Chris’s policy priorities include affordability, public education, economic opportunity, public safety, infrastructure, and democratic freedoms. He supports expanding access to affordable housing, food security, and basic healthcare, including mental health services and maternal care. He has emphasized keeping public education funding in public schools and increasing school funding to keep pace with inflation while maintaining the separation of church and state.

On economic issues, Chris supports policies that strengthen small businesses, promote workforce training, and ensure wages reflect the cost of living. He also advocates for infrastructure investments focused on power grid reliability, water security, and responsible growth planning.

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?

Government should focus on meeting Texans’ basic needs. Chris Jimenez believes that when people can afford housing, access basic healthcare, feed their families, and rely on strong public services, they are better positioned to succeed. His candidacy is centered on restoring a focus on affordability, stability, and opportunity for working Texans in Williamson County.Chris Jimenez supports strong public schools, a fair economy, and practical policies that help working Texans keep up with rising costs. He emphasizes keeping public dollars in public schools, supporting small businesses, strengthening workforce training, and ensuring wages reflect the cost of living as the region continues to grow.Chris Jimenez believes in responsible growth and accountable government. He supports infrastructure investments that prioritize reliability, water security, and long-term planning, while protecting democratic freedoms, civil liberties, and personal privacy. He advocates for prevention-focused public safety and transparent decision-making that serves communities, not special interests.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Chris Jimenez is passionate about affordability, public education, healthcare access, and infrastructure reliability. He supports policies that expand access to affordable housing, food security, and basic healthcare, including mental health and maternal care. He is committed to strengthening public schools, supporting small businesses and workers, and investing in a resilient power grid and long-term water security. He also prioritizes public safety rooted in prevention, protection of voting rights, and safeguarding individual freedoms, privacy, and democratic norms.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

East Wlico Democrats