Amy Fennell, a grandmother, small business owner, former Willow Park Councilwoman, and real estate investor, announced her candidacy for Texas House District 60 on August. 26.
Raised in rural East Texas and rooted in conservative values, Fennell said her blend of rural heritage, business experience, and public service makes her uniquely suited to represent both the fast-growing suburbs and small communities that define the district.
“I am running to protect our schools, secure our water, lower our property taxes, and make sure government focuses on the basics. I am running to ensure freedom and opportunity for future generations of Texans.”
As a grassroots, fiscal conservative, Fennell believes the Texas Legislature betrayed core Republican principles when it created a new $1 billion entitlement program for private school students that “expands government and fails to protect parental rights.” She says that money should have gone back to homeowners to actually reduce property taxes, and she vows to reform the “out-of-control” property tax system, starting with oppressive appraisal practices that are burdening Texas homeowners.
Fennell also brings a dynamic understanding of the complex water challenges facing Parker, Palo Pinto, and Stephens counties. She plans to take a comprehensive water plan to Austin, bringing citizens, water experts, and local leaders together to secure long-term solutions. She will also work to improve infrastructure and safeguard it from natural disasters and major accidents.
On education, Fennell said she is ready to confront state bureaucracies, including the Texas Education Agency. She opposes policies that drain local schools and will fight for the resources our children need to succeed. She will work to reign in state testing of public school students and protect homeschool and private school families from intrusive state overreach. “As a mother and grandmother, I will amplify the voices of Texas parents,” she said.
Fennell draws a sharp contrast with the current representative, pledging to vote only in the district’s best interest — not at the direction of billionaires or out-of-state donors.
“Our District deserves a conservative leader who will bring home practical solutions to the issues facing our communities,” she said. “Our homes are over-taxed, our children’s schools are struggling to keep the lights on, and our infrastructure is not up to standards — enough is enough. I am running to be your next state representative to ensure the promise of liberty and freedom for the future generations of Texans.”
Amy Fennell will be on the ballot in the March 2026 Republican primary. For more information, visit www.AmyFennellForTexas.com.
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