Katrina Pierson
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Katrina Pierson
Texas House of Representatives District 33
Tenure
2025 - Present
Term ends
2027
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Katrina Pierson (Republican Party) is a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 33. She assumed office on January 14, 2025. Her current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Pierson (Republican Party) ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 33. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Pierson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Katrina Pierson earned an associate degree from Kilgore College in 2003 and a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas, Dallas in 2006. Her career experience includes working as a communications consultant. Pierson has also worked in the healthcare industry. As of 2024, she was affiliated with the Heritage Foundation and Human Coalition.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary election
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Pierson received the following endorsements. To view a full list of Pierson's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here.
- Attorney General Ken Paxton (R)
2014
Katrina Pierson ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Texas' 32nd District. Pierson was defeated by incumbent Rep. Pete Sessions in the Republican primary on March 4, 2014.[2]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Pete Sessions Incumbent |
63.6% | 28,981 |
| Katrina Pierson | 36.4% | 16,574 |
| Total Votes | 45,555 | |
| Source: Texas Secretary of State |
Endorsements
Pierson was endorsed by FreedomWorks for America, the political arm of the nonprofit group FreedomWorks. In a statement, the PAC's president, Matt Kibbe, said, "Katrina Pierson has led the fight to elect principled conservatives across the state of Texas for years. While incumbent Rep. Pete Sessions seems more concerned with keeping his seat at the leadership table, Katrina understands the importance of connecting to the grassroots at home and sticking to your guns in Washington."[3]
Pierson was also endorsed by Rafael Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz's (R-Texas) father. He said, "She’s a strict constitutionalist. She’s a strong conservative and she wants to do what’s right."[4]
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Katrina Pierson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Pierson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Katrina Pierson is a dynamic conservative leader who has inspired grassroots activists throughout the nation for over a decade. She burst on the national stage on April 15th, 2009, when her inspiring speech at the Dallas Tea Party rally went viral. Her passion and ability to advocate for conservative principles in a compelling way led to frequent appearances on the Fox News Channel, CNN, MSNBC, Newsmax, and across all global news networks. Katrina stepped up to serve as national spokesperson for President Trumps’s 2016 campaign, earning a reputation for vigorously promoting his conservative policies on issues such as border security, illegal immigration, gun rights, religious liberty, and election integrity.
In 2020, she was tapped by President Trump to lead the national coalition program for his reelection campaign. Her efforts resulted in a record-breaking level of support for Trump within minority communities. Her unique background and life experience equipped her to reach new communities and help grow the Republican party.
In 2021, she became a visiting fellow at the Heritage Foundation, and currently serves on a board for a pro-life nonprofit organization.
Born to a single mother who gave birth to her at the age of 15, Katrina grew up in extreme poverty. Her environment was rife with challenges and struggles. She worked while putting herself through school obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from UT Dallas.
Border security, election integrity, 2A, education, taxes, and mental health.
The Bible, The Federalist Papers, The Constitution, The works of Plato, The Richest Man in Babylon.
Integrity, honesty and purpose.
Represent the district with conviction, leadership by example, and keep voters informed.
I hope that my legacy is a leader who created more leaders, not followers.
I believe in the separation of powers, but the Governor should work with the legislature to ensure that the voters priorities become law. The Governor should also work with the legislature to repeal laws that adversely impact voters.
Self-serving politicians who prioritize accumulating power and money over the best interests of the state.
Yes. Experience decreases the learning curve for effective governance. I have fifteen years' experience in government and politics at the local, state and federal level which yields a wealth of knowledge and relationships for effective relationships on day one.
Yes. Legislators are the voice of the people. Relationships with other legislators is critical in forming coalitions for promoting good policies while also blocking bad policies.
There have been several good legislators over the years. The model is to provide strong conservative leadership.
I have heard many touching stories. So many, in fact, that they are what encouraged me to seek office.
The legislature represents the people; therefore, they should oversee most state activities.
Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, Attorney General Ken Paxton, Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian, Retired Rockwall Sheriff Harold Eavenson, Former Rockwall County Judge Jerry Hogan, Vivek Ramaswamy, State Representative Tony Tinderholt, State Representative Brian Harrison, State Representative Nate Schatzline, State Representative Steve Toth, Mayor Kelson Elam,Mayor Pro Tem Paul Ruffo, Councilman Jim Chester, Councilwoman Sharon Caldwell, Councilwoman Donna Rolater, Mayor Keith Short, Mayor Pro Tem Adrienne Balkum, Councilman Floyd McLendon, Councilman Dan Tucker, Councilman Paul Day, Fate Mayor David Billings, Mayor Pro Tem Allen Robbins, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lance Megyesi, Mayor Matthew Porter...see link for more.
Public Health, Elections, Appropriations
Transparency is key for healthy governance. It is the most efficient way for voters to hold government accountable.
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2014
Pierson's campaign website listed the following issues:[5]
- Healthcare & ObamaCare
- Excerpt: "There is perhaps no single government program that poses a greater threat to our life, liberty and prosperity than the “Affordable Care Act,” generally referred to as “ObamaCare.” The more the American people learn about ObamaCare, the less they like it—and with good reason."
- Corruption & Transparency
- Excerpt: "On the campaign trail in 2008, Barack Obama promised us “the most transparent administration in history.” And yet, the reality has been anything but. He promised that the negotiations over ObamaCare would be broadcast on C-SPAN, but they weren’t. He promised an end to revolving door politics, where staffers become lobbyists and lobbyists become staffers. This didn’t happen."
- Immigration & Border Security
- Excerpt: "There is nothing more patriotic than a secure border and ensuring that the path to citizenship – i.e. becoming a legal citizen of the United States of America — means something. Being a citizen means opportunity, freedom, a better life and being a part of the real American dream. Our national security simply cannot exist without a secure border."
- Jobs & Economy
- Excerpt: "In history, there are only two models for how goods and services are produced and traded , thereby creating or not creating prosperity. The first model is from the primitive dawn of time wherein transactions between people take place by force, regulation or rule, causing one person to win what another person loses. It is referred to as a “zero sum game”, or “redistribution.” It creates no new wealth or prosperity, merely moves prosperity to the most powerful or influential."
- Spending & Taxes
- Excerpt: "We’re now over $17,000,000,000,000 in debt — a number that exceeds our Gross Domestic Product. For the first time in history, the federal government’s bond ratings have been downgraded. Year after year, the Treasury Department has been telling us our fiscal path is “unsustainable”—and yet, Congress continues to spend and spend. We the people have had enough."
Campaign finance summary
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Donald Trump presidential campaign
- See also: Donald Trump presidential campaign, 2016
On November 9, 2015, Katrina Pierson joined Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign as the national spokesperson.[6] She had publicly aligned herself with Trump as early as September 2015. Politico reported that Pierson's presence in the campaign "brings a tough-talking conservative message delivered with a Texas twang and a polished presence on camera and social media."[7] Pierson commented to The Dallas Morning News that much of her job was to contextualize some of Trump's high-profile comments. She said, "The truth is, no one truly interesting is universally liked. So, most of the spin is to correct the biased reporting when he is pulled out of context. The things he says are only controversial because we have evolved into a cupcake society. Everyone is offended by everything thanks to years of political correctness."[8]
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 25, 2024
- ↑ The Texas Tribune, "Primary 2014 Election Results," March 4, 2014
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Campaign website, "Issues," accessed January 28, 2014
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- ↑ The Dallas Morning News, "How Garland’s Katrina Pierson went from tea party star to Trump spokeswoman of 'So what, they’re Muslim' fame," December 11, 2015
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