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Wed Jun 3, 2026, 04:09 PM Yesterday

SPOTLIGHT RACE: Chris Jimenez for TX-HD52

Chris grew up in humble circumstances, learning early that nothing is handed to you and that stability is built through hard work, persistence, and character. Raised by a hard working immigrant mother and a father who owned a small business, he saw both the promise of this country and the daily grind it takes to carve out a future here.

He learned what it means to stretch a dollar, to keep showing up when things are tough, and to value the dignity of work. He also saw how quickly progress can be threatened when families are one setback away from falling behind, and how important it is to have leaders who understand that reality firsthand. That lived experience formed the path he chose as an adult, including his decision to serve in the United States Marine Corps. For Chris, service, sacrifice, and duty to others aren’t just words used at election time, they are principles that have guided his life and define how he sees leadership.

The Marine Corps reinforced what his upbringing had already taught him: Real strength is earned, real leadership is accountable, and real patriotism is about serving something bigger than yourself—putting country over party and the common good over personal gain.

Chris has already answered the call to protect our country once. After sustained encouragement from those who know his commitment to service, he is answering that call again, this time by stepping forward to restore responsible, solutions-oriented leadership in House District 52. Texans deserve leaders who prioritize results over rhetoric and who focus on the real issues that determine whether families can build secure, stable, and promising lives.

That means confronting the day-to-day realities they face: Rising property taxes, skyrocketing insurance premiums, rent that climbs faster than income, and a cost of living that strains working families and retirees alike.

It means strengthening public schools, expanding access to affordable healthcare, and investing in reliable infrastructure—power, water, roads, and flood control—that keeps communities safe as Texas grows.

Chris will stay accountable to the people he serves and deliver tangible results—lower costs, stronger public schools, safer communities, and a Texas where the next generation has more opportunity than the last.





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