Larry Wallace Jr.

Larry Wallace Jr. was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army from 1999 to 2017. Wallace earned a Ph.D. from Northcentral University in 2018. He received additional graduate degrees from Northcentral University in 2008 and Amberton University in 2006. Wallace also earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2005 and an associate degree from Tarrant County College. He has been affiliated with the following organizations:

Society of Human Resource Management

Dallas Human Resource Management Association

American College of Healthcare Executives

National Association of Health Services Executives

Black Leaders Collective

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States

The Rocks, Inc.

BSA Capital Area Council

Texas Veterans Commission

Climate Mayors

Cities United

African American Mayors Association

Civic Cities

When We All Vote

When Women All Vote

Capital Area Council of Governments

Capital Area Regional Transportation Coordinating Committee

Capital Area Regional Transportation Planning Organization

Eastern Crescent Health Now Advisory Committee

Manor Schoolhouse Foundation

Texas Municipal League (Region X)[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Dr. Larry Wallace Jr., is a U.S. Army combat retiree elected as the first African-American Mayor of Manor, Texas, a fast-growing suburb considered the most diverse city within Travis County. Larry additionally serves as President of Texas Municipal League (Region 10); Veterans Services Advisory Committee Vice Chair for the Texas Veterans Commission; Chair for the Austin Area Community Veterans Engagement Board (CVEB); Capital Area Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CAPCOG) Board Member; Regional Transportation Coordination Committee (RTCC) Member; Black Community Engagement Chair & Board Member for the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Capitol Area Council; Advisory Member for the Eastern Crescent Health Now Committee; Manor Schoolhouse Foundation Board Member; School of Business Professional Advisory Committee Member and Military Diversity & Inclusion Lead at Northcentral University; and Adult Degree Program Adjunct Professor for Huston-Tillotson University.

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?

I’m dedicated to improving the quality of life for my fellow Texans and American; which means working hard across party lines on needs like access to affordable health care, well-paying jobs, and good schools for your children and mine.While advocating for people, I've personally experienced how communities like mine are forever fighting with one hand tied behind their back. Simply because Washington politicians implement systems for their own interests - not the people.Putting people first, holding oneself accountable, and solving problems are the values I've practiced as mayor and will continue to exercise in the U.S. House of Representatives.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

- Healthcare

- Military & Veterans

- Education

- Climate & Energy

- Voting & Civil Rights

- Criminal & Social Justice

- Governance

- Economic Development

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