Keresa Richardson

Keresa Richardson was born in Denison, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree from Texas A & M University in 1979 and a graduate degree from Oklahoma State University. Her career experience includes working as a business owner.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Keresa Richardson is an entrepreneur and conservative community leader. As CEO of Lawton Group, Keresa and her husband founded their first business 40 years ago. Their dedication and hard work have transformed their ventures into a thriving enterprise.

Keresa is deeply engaged in her community and he church. She and J.R. host charity and community events, and their home is a sanctuary for missionaries on furlough in the U.S.

Keresa' s experience as a business owner, community advocate, and cancer survivor has shaped her into a tenacious and compassionate leader. As a candidate for Texas House, she brings a wealth of knowledge and unwavering commitment to creating a better future for our children and grandchildren.

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?

Secure Our Border

Keresa recognizes the damage that our unsecured border is causing to Texas. Illegal immigrants, drug trafficking, and human trafficking must be stopped! She will fight to finally secure the Texas-Mexico border through increased law enforcement presence, advanced technology, and strategic infrastructure improvements. She supports strict enforcement measures t combat human trafficking and protect vulnerable individuals, especially children.Lower Property Taxes

Keresa demands comprehensive property tax reform measures that provide relief to homeowners and businesses. She will push for policies that lower the tax burden across the board, but particularly with property taxes. Texans should never have to give up their home to survive in our state.Election Integrity

Keresa s dedicated to ensuring the integrity, safety, and security of elections in Texas. Keresa will fight for a secure voter registration process, including regular audits to identify and remove ineligible voters from the rolls. Accurate and up-to-date voter rolls are essential for a fair and transparent electoral system. Keresa will support investments in cybersecurity measures to protect voter registration databases and election infrastructure from cyber threats. Ensuring the resilience of digital systems is vital to preventing unauthorized access and manipulation of election data.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Parental rights

I believe parents should decide the best education choices for their children. Whether that is public, private, charter or home schooling. I believe the money should follow the child.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty and integrity. Doing the right thing when no one is watching.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am loyal and trustworthy. I do not lie, cheat, steal or associate with those who do.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Listen to the people and do what is in their best interests.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want a Texas that is safe for my children and grandchildren. I was a robust economy in Texas and an opportunity for every student to feel valued and succeed.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The assignation of President Kennedy. I was six years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Working for my dad in our family business. Answering the phones and doing light bookkeeping. I did this while I was in high school.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

My cancer diagnosis eight years ago they told me I had 6 months to live! They told me I must have chemotherapy or I would die. I refused it and did alternative therapy. God is good!

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Ideally the governor and the legislature would work together to solve the many serious issues that our plaguing our wonderful state.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

The border, high property taxes, increased crime, election integrity and our educational system.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Legislators should treat each other with respect and curtesy. By definition politics is compromise. We should work together for the good of our state. We may not agree on all issues but we can find common ground on some issues. We must work together to accomplish our goals.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Ronald Reagan, he was such a great communicator.

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

No, My home and my heart are in Texas.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Young conservatives of Texas, Patriot Texas, Texas Home School Coalition, NRA, Texans for Strong Borders

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

The money belongs to the people and government has a responsibility to spend it wisely and be transparent with the constituents.