Erin Zwiener

Erin Zwiener was born in Irving, Texas, and lives in Driftwood, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree in natural resource conservation from the University of Montana and a master's degree in creative nonfiction from the University of Arizona.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Erin Zwiener is an author, educator, and conservationist who is currently serving her second term in the Texas House of Representatives. She's committed to fighting for our Texas values of healthy communities, inclusivity, and common-sense government.

Rep. Zwiener serves on the House Committees on Public Health, House Administration, and Appropriations, where she is the Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Article III (Education). She is a member of the House Democratic Caucus, LGBTQ Caucus, Criminal Justice Reform Caucus, Women’s Health Caucus, and IT Caucus. In January of 2021, Rep. Zwiener established the Caucus on Climate, Environment, and the Energy Industry and currently serves as its Chair.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Conservation, a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, and is a three-time Jeopardy! champion. She lives in Driftwood with her husband Quincy, daughter Lark, a dog, three horses, a mule, a pony, a pig, and too many chickens.

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?

Restore state funding for public education so that all our kids get a great education without overrelying on property taxes.Expand Medicaid to provide health care for another 1.5 million Texans and drive down costs for everyone.Protect clean air and water and fight climate change so our children can enjoy our beautiful Texas home.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Environmental: I'm a lifelong environmentalist with a degree in Natural Resource Conservation. I love designing smart policy that makes it easier for businesses and individuals to do the right thing and take care of our natural world.

Better Democracy: Voting rights, fair redistricting, and campaign finance reform will all make participating in our democratic process more accessible and fairer for everyone.

Equality: Every single Texan, regardless of their identity, deserves to be treated with respect and dignity by their government and their community.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Both political parties have been guilty of partisan gerrymandering. Gerrymandered districts discourage voter participation and weaken the power of individual votes. I'll fight for an independent redistricting commission, so that voters will choose their elected representatives instead of the other way around.

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

I'm running for the office I want. I don't know what the future holds, but my ambitions are Texas-sized. I have no interest in going to Washington, D.C.

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Restore state funding for public education so that all our kids get a great education without driving up property taxes.

Expand Medicaid to provide health care for another 1.5 million Texans and drive down costs for everyone.

Protect our rivers, streams, and groundwater from overuse and habitat degradation.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Environmental: I'm a lifelong environmentalist with a degree in Natural Resource Conservation. I love designing smart policy that makes it easier for businesses and individual to do the right thing and take care of our natural world.

Better Democracy: Voting rights, fair redistricting, and campaign finance reform will all make participating in our democratic process more accessible and fair for everyone.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Both political parties have been guilty of partisan gerrymandering. Gerrymandered districts discourage voter participation and weaken the power of individual votes. I'll fight for an independent redistricting commission, so that voters will choose their elected representatives instead of the other way around.

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

Elections, Natural Resources, Environmental Regulation, and State Affairs all interest me.

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

I'm running for the office I want. I don't know what the future holds, but my ambitions are Texas-sized. I have no interest in going to Washington, D.C.