Vote for Erin Shank for Texas House District 56
It is a bittersweet moment today as I pen my last Candidate Column. Early voting starts on Monday, October 24th and continues until...
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NEWS
Read Erin’s latest blog posts, newspaper columns and op-eds written, as well as news articles written about her political activism and former campaign.
- Oct 15, 2022
- 2 min
Endorsement Alert
It is my great honor to announce that the Honorable Chet Edwards and the Honorable Lyndon L. Olson, Jr. have endorsed my candidacy for...
- Oct 9, 2022
- 3 min
Texas Public Schools
I am the product of Texas public schools. The many teachers who poured their hearts and knowledge into me caused me to be the successful...
- Sep 24, 2022
- 3 min
Immigration
We have all seen the images of migrants being transported by our Governor and Florida’s Governor to Martha’s Vineyard, Washington D.C.,...
- Sep 24, 2022
- 4 min
Voting Rights for All Texans
According to the Texas Tribune, the changes to our voting laws enacted in the last session of the Texas Legislature resulted in the total...
- Sep 17, 2022
- 3 min
The Texas GOP 2022 Platform
The Erin Shank/Doc Anderson debate is scheduled for Saturday, September 24th at 2:30 p.m. at East Waco Multi Purpose Center, 1020 Elm...
- Sep 10, 2022
- 2 min
We Need Women in the Texas House
The Texas House of Representatives consists of 150 members. However, only 38 of those Representatives are female. I believe it is vital...
- Sep 3, 2022
- 2 min
Living With Covid
On Saturday, August 27th, I tested positive for Covid 19. Four days after my positive results, my disabled daughter, Rachel, and my...
- Aug 27, 2022
- 3 min
A United Waco
Doc Anderson has voted twice to racially divide Waco. The Texas Constitution requires the Texas legislature to draw Texas House District...
- Aug 20, 2022
- 3 min
Property Taxes and Education
I had the pleasure of attending the China Spring School Board meeting this past Monday night as the Board struggled with its desire to...
- Aug 14, 2022
- 3 min
Waco Deserves More Than Furniture at the Texas House
Hello Friends and Neighbors: I was raised in the South. My mother always told me that when you receive an invitation that contains an...
- Aug 6, 2022
- 3 min
I Stand With Our Medical Community and Support the Grace Act
On August 2, 2022, hundreds of Waco residents attended the Waco City Council meeting to discuss whether the Council should put on its...
- Aug 1, 2022
- 5 min
Roe vs Wade
Hello Friends and Neighbors. I am Erin Shank and I am a candidate for the Texas House of Representatives on your November 8, 2022,...
- Jul 30, 2022
- 2 min
Experience in Advocating for Disability Rights
I am Erin Shank, and I am asking for your vote for the Texas House of Representatives in the upcoming November 8, 2022 election. On the...
- Jul 23, 2022
- 3 min
We Must Take Action on Climate Change Now
Hello Friends and Neighbors. Wow, it is hot outside. I jumped in my car to go pick up Rachel and the interior temperature read 112...
- Jun 7, 2022
- 2 min
Erin Shank: Racial Gerrymandering of Waco Must End
Waco is truly a magical city. I have loved it since we first decided to move to Central Texas over 26 years ago. Waco is experiencing...
- Jun 7, 2022
- 2 min
Lawyer & small-business owner Erin Shank announces run for Texas State House
For Immediate Release: Date: 11/15/21 Lawyer and small-business owner Erin Shank announces run for Texas State House Wacoan with almost...
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