Legal assistant

Amy Martinez-Salas is the Democratic nominee for Texas Senate District 22. She is a legal assistant and first-time candidate who lists her education as Arlington High School (class of 2008) and the University of Texas at Arlington (2024)¹. Her stated priorities include water infrastructure, healthcare access and public education².

Where they stand 5 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

• School choiceNo, keep public money in traditional public schoolsmedium

  Questionnaire answer · medium confidence

  • In a February 2026 candidate questionnaire named eliminating school vouchers as a top education priority. (2026-02-16) source
  • In September 2026 repeated that her top priorities include eliminating school vouchers that drain funding from rural communities. (2026-09-23) source
• AI data centersPause new approvals until the state finishes studying power and water impactsmedium

  Questionnaire answer · medium confidence

  • In a February 2026 candidate questionnaire said she would implement a freeze on new data centers in high-risk water areas until transparent water-usage reporting and sustainable cooling technologies are required by law. (2026-02-16) source
• Safety net programsExpand help for childcare, housing and paid family leavemedium

  Questionnaire answer · medium confidence

  • In a February 2026 candidate questionnaire said she would advocate for expanding Medicaid and capping out-of-pocket costs for medicines such as insulin. (2026-02-16) source
• ImmigrationNo single answer fitsmedium

  Questionnaire answer · medium confidence

  • In a February 2026 candidate questionnaire said she supports border security that balances safety and order with humanity, addresses the root causes of migration, and gives law enforcement resources to fight trafficking and drug smuggling without infringing on civil rights. (2026-02-16) source
• Property taxesNo single answer fitsmedium

  Questionnaire answer · medium confidence

  • In a February 2026 candidate questionnaire said property tax relief is essential for working families and seniors, but any relief must be balanced with fully funding public schools and local services. (2026-02-16) source

No public position found on: Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Energy and climate, Texas power grid, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.