Jessi Cowart

Jessi Cowart earned a high school diploma from Oak Ridge High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 2003. Her career experience includes working as a senior project manager.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Jessi Cowart is a lifelong Montgomery County resident, mother, senior project manager, and longtime advocate for individual liberty and limited government.

A Libertarian candidate for Texas House District 15, Jessi is focused on reducing property taxes, protecting individual rights, expanding educational freedom, and holding government accountable to taxpayers. Her guiding philosophy is simple: Live and Let Live.

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?

Lower Taxes & Limit Government: Texans work hard for their money, and government should live within its means. I will fight to put Texas on a clear path toward eliminating property taxes, control government spending, reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, and make sure taxpayers come first.Protect Individual Liberty: I believes in a simple principle: Live and Let Live. Government should protect our rights, not micromanage our lives. I will stand up for constitutional freedoms, privacy, individual choice, and the right of Texans to make their own decisions without unnecessary government interference.People Over Partisan Politics: Texans are tired of politicians putting party agendas ahead of the people they represent. I will put constituents first, think independently, and work with anyone, regardless of party, when it means delivering better government and protecting the freedoms of Texans.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am especially passionate about protecting individual privacy and constitutional rights as government surveillance expands. That is why I have made automated license plate readers (ALPRs), including Flock cameras, a major focus of my advocacy. I've drafted and announced the Texas Automated License Plate Reader Prohibition Act to protect Texans from mass surveillance and ensure law enforcement can keep communities safe without creating permanent records of innocent people’s movements. I am also passionate about property tax relief, limiting government spending, protecting individual liberty, and keeping government accountable to the people it serves.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I am endorsed by the Texas Forward Party. In addition, I have an 'A' rating from Texas Gun Owners of America (GOA) and am listed as "100% pro gun" on the Texas Gun Rights voter guide. I also have unofficial endorsements from grassroots organizations such as DeFlock Conroe.