James Guillory

Democrat for Texas State Representative – District 131

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Vote Feb 20 – Mar 5, 2024

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Meet James

I am a God-fearing man and parent who has been Bruised, Broken, and Blessed. I am a Change-Maker and a Glass Ceiling Breaker. A seeker of Wisdom and Knowledge. A Giver, a Helper, an Encourager, and Uplifter to young and old alike.

Son of a Father with a 10th-grade education and Army Veteran, but the work ethic of a mule! My mother a graduate of both TSU and UH, and together they became job creators and business owners in 1974 when I was born. Since then, their businesses have grown, evolved, survived, and thrived.

  • 48 years – Born and Raised in Houston, TX (Southwest & Southeast)
  • 48 years – Parent’s Family-Owned Businesses – Gas & Grocery Stores
  • 23 years – Hotel and Multi-Family – Owner, Developer and Builder
  • 1st African American Hotel Franchisee – Hampton by Hilton Hotels

CORE COMPETENCIES
Problem Solver · Unifier · Advocate · Strategic Planner · Government and Community Relations · Project Funding · Financial Management

ENDORSEMENT

  • 2022 – Black Firefighters Association · Houston Police Officers Union 
  • Texas Coalition of Black Democrats ·  and MANY MORE TO COME!!

EDUCATION

  • Madison High · Dowling Middle · Hobby Elementary School
  • Bachelor’s Degree – Accounting / Business – University of North TX
  • Dallas College – Construction Management

LEADERSHIP & BOARD & CHURCH AFFILIATIONS

  • Hiram Clarke Civic Club – Board Member
  • Higher Dimension Church – Member
  • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity – Alumni Association
  • President’s Advisor – Equity & Diversity – University of North Texas
  • Board of Directors – Foundation Board – University of North Texas
  • Board of Advisors – College of Business – University of North Texas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James Guillory’s Legislative Pledge

I Pledge as your Democratic Texas State Representative, to work with the Voters and Citizens in District 131 to Unite our Efforts, Advocate for our Families and Jobs, and Legislate on your behalf by filing Bills that will aide in the following goals and initiatives:

EDUCATION
HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
HEALTHCARE / HEALTH EDUCTION / SAFETY
SENIORS & VETERANS
CRIME
CONSUMERS & SMALL BUSINESSES

Education

  • Unite parents, teachers, students and legislators to prioritize quality public education
  • Support funding for college-prep, school & college dual-credit programs, & training
  • Support student safety & performance, teacher pay & benefits & Increase graduation
  • Restore & Support PTA’s in our schools; in school - life-skills and job-skills preparation
  • Promote utilizing & compensating our retired educators & veterans to assist teachers
  • Support increased funding for early childhood education & life skills and job preparation
  • Combat colleges' excessive tuition and fee increases, rising annually by more than 20%

Housing Affordability

  • Combat high cost of living, home prices & rents rising faster than incomes in Texas
  • Promote the building of quality affordable homes and rentals in District 131
  • Battle against excessive home valuations and taxes increasing at 10% to 25% annually
  • Fight against excessive home insurance cost & policy restriction practices

Healthcare / Health Education / Saftey

  • Advocate for accessible, available, accountable & affordable healthcare in Texas
  • Defend a women’s right to choose and unite to end sexual assault and domestic abuse
  • Promote healthier living and healthcare for seniors, veterans, adults & children
  • Support our healthcare professionals & first responders on state and local levels

Seniors & Veterans

  • Support critical services that assist our seniors and veterans to remain independent
  • Promote the building of senior and veteran housing near existing residences and healthcare
  • Protect & advance senior and veteran support services & benefits

Crime

  • Unite & Build Trust amongst adults, youth and first responders and curtail crime & deaths
  • Support & Assist the formerly incarcerated to re-engage, get training & education & thrive

Consumers & Small Businesses

  • Combat greed and unfair cost placed on small businesses and passed to consumers (Voters)
  • Advocate expanding the Affordable Care Act to better assist small businesses and staff

Houston District 131

This district covers Madison, Sterling, Worthing, Westbury, & Sharpstown High Schools (shown by red circles on the map).

Middle and low-middle-income household are being squeezed and stretched and their savings are depleted as the cost of living, maintaining or buying an automobile, getting an education, paying for healthcare, caring for our elderly, or running a small business have all doubled, and in some cases, tripled in cost. In contrast wages, salaries, and retirement benefits rise less than 4% annually!

We need leadership with a fresh vision and a fresh approach. Ready to work to tackle these challenges along with the voters, and partner and provide solutions, options, and legislation to better serve you the Citizens!

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James Guillory, Democrat for Texas State Representative
Email: james@jgtxrep2024.org
Phone: (713) 367-1817

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