House District 94 candidates in the Texas Republican primary
Five Republicans are competing in the primary for Texas House District 94. The winning candidate on March 3 will advance to the November ballot with Democrat Katie O’Brien Duzan.
Here are the Republicans’ responses to the Star-Telegram’s candidate questionnaire, in the order they’ll appear on your ballot.
Jackie Schlegel
Did not respond.
Michael Daughenbaugh
Age (as of March 3): 50
Campaign website: texansformike.org
Best way for voters to reach you: info@texansformike.org
Occupation: Certified Public Accountant
Education: Masters in Business Administration
Have you run for elected office before? No
Please list the highlights of your civic involvement/activism in HD-94: I outreach to minority communities for fair and organized representation.
Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding? If yes, please explain: Arrested 2008 misdemeanor. Case dismissed.
Have you been involved in a civil lawsuit or bankruptcy proceeding? No
Who are your top three campaign contributors?Myself
Why are you seeking this office? Because Republicans nominate insiders and ignore the voters. Also, quality of field is low.
If elected, what would your top 3 policy priorities be? Represent voters no one cares about, restore image of Republican party, work with others in Texas House to reconcile differences on legislation.
How will you measure your success as a member of the Texas House? By how many times I can assist Texans in HD-94 as a result of reaching across the aisle instead of party politics.
Why should voters choose you over your opponents? I speak fluent Spanish, I have protected the border, and I am only candidate who cares about foreigners and minorities.
As a state lawmaker, how would you interact and work with members of the opposite party? Are there specific policy ideas where you see opportunities for bipartisanship? I would listen to them and together we would prioritize the voters over the parties. If you genuinely care, then the opposite side will be more cooperative.
What is the biggest challenge facing HD-94? How would you address it if elected? The insiders and special interests. I would draw awareness to the infighting, toxicity, and lack of concern for others by organizing a bipartisan coalition of voters.
What, if anything, should the Texas Legislature do to address costs of living when they meet in 2027? Nominate CPAs, like me, to show business owners how to create jobs, enhanced training programs for workers to qualify for better paying jobs, and limit government subsidies and spending, which drives costs up for everyone.
Is eliminating school property taxes for homeowners achievable and something you’d support? Why or why not, and what plan do you propose to achieve their elimination or as an alternative? Anything is achievable. I do not support total elimination of property taxes because it will only centralize more control in Austin. There is room for relief. But it will take a CPA, like myself, to fix tax issues.
What steps, if any, should the state take to prepare for the rise of artificial intelligence? Skilled training programs (such as coding) to transition workers as well as placing regulations on uses of AI, and control of AI decision making.
What, if anything, should the Texas Legislature do to ensure there’s an adequate supply of water and electricity in the state now and in the future? Stop exporting it out of the state.
What specific K-12 and higher education policies should state lawmakers prioritize in 2027? More coordination and funding for highly skilled jobs. Specifically, coordination and funding with the TWC. Also, more STEM funding for K-12. Education is an investment in future success.
What role should the state play in immigration and border security? What, if any, specific policies would you support as a state lawmaker? As a Spanish linguist and veteran in US Army intelligence, I worked along the border and saw the travesties firsthand. I would propose policies that would reform the immigration system, while using biometrics as a tool to deter illegal immigration.
What, if anything, should the Texas Legislature do in the way of hemp and marijuana policy? The policies, including the “compassionate” program are adequate enough no further deregulation is required.
Michael Ingraham
Age (as of March 3): 53
Campaign website: mikeingraham.com
Best way for voters to reach you: mfriendsofmikeingraham@gmail.com
Occupation: Mortgage Broker
Education: Bachelors Degree from University of Texas-Arlington
Have you run for elected office before? No
Please list the highlights of your civic involvement/activism in HD-94: Member of the Bedford Planning and Zoning Committee, Previously served on the Street Improvement Economic Development Corporation
Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding? No
Have you been involved in a civil lawsuit or bankruptcy proceeding? No
Who are your top three campaign contributors? Texas Mortgage Bankers Association, IBAT, Mike Ingraham Family
Why are you seeking this office? I am running to bring back common sense conservative politics that represent everyone in the district.
If elected, what would your top 3 policy priorities be? Elimination of Property Tax, Increasing Infrastructure and Legalization of Destination Casinos.
How will you measure your success as a member of the Texas House? Working with leadership to produce common sense conservative agenda through the House. Additionally working with everybody in the district to ensure as many needs as possible are met.
Why should voters choose you over your opponents? I am an average person who works a 9-5 job. I face the same problems that everybody in the district faces. I will go to Austin to get things done.
As a state lawmaker, how would you interact and work with members of the opposite party? Are there specific policy ideas where you see opportunities for bipartisanship? I am going to Austin to vote for what is best for this district to ensure everybody in the district is heard.
What is the biggest challenge facing HD-94? How would you address it if elected? I am going to Austin to eliminate property Taxes, increase jobs and to be a microphone for the district. My goal is the make sure every person in HD-94 voices are heard.
What, if anything, should the Texas Legislature do to address costs of living when they meet in 2027? Eliminating property taxes and bring in more jobs to the district.
Is eliminating school property taxes for homeowners achievable and something you’d support? Why or why not, and what plan do you propose to achieve their elimination or as an alternative? Potentially, It is possible, however, it will take time. This is not a problem we can not solve overnight, but it can be incrementally each session. By allowing gambling in Texas we can work to offset property tax costs.
What steps, if any, should the state take to prepare for the rise of artificial intelligence? The State of Texas to understand that while A.I is a great tool - that is exactly what it is. We need to be doing additional research on environmental studies, studies on the impact of student using AI and the potential water issues that could arise for the state from data centers.
What, if anything, should the Texas Legislature do to ensure there’s an adequate supply of water and electricity in the state now and in the future? We need to identify more supply that fits Texas realities. That means accelerating aquifer storage and recovery, building additional reservoirs only where they make sense, expanding brackish ground water desalination, and growing direct and indirect potable reuse with clear safety standards. Now, on the coast, we must begin to explore seawater desalination.
What specific K-12 and higher education policies should state lawmakers prioritize in 2027? Identifying initiatives that boost funding for schools across all districts, and ensuring teacher pay raises. In addition, empowering parents to allow them to have more control of their child’s education.
What role should the state play in immigration and border security? What, if any, specific policies would you support as a state lawmaker? The State of Texas must pick up on compassionate border security that picks up where the Federal Government falls short. Texas must also continue to protect their State Sovereignty when it comes to border security. i will work to support increased funding for DPS and local law enforcement.
What, if anything, should the Texas Legislature do in the way of hemp and marijuana policy? We must trust Texans to do the right thing. If it falls within the rights of state and federal law, we should embrace new jobs, opportunities and revenue.
Susan Villiant
Age (as of March 3): 63
Campaign website: valliantforhd94.com
Best way for voters to reach you: valliantforhd94@gmail.com
Occupation: Registered Nurse
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Have you run for elected office before? Yes. SREC Committeewoman for SD10
Please list the highlights of your civic involvement/activism in HD-94: Convention of States District Captain for HD94, Tarrant County GOP Precinct Chair, Tarrant County GOP Resolution Chair, State Republican Executive Committeewoman, Texas First Election Integrity group, Volunteer with concern citizens to get rid of the pornography in the children’s section of our public libraries, Communications VP for the Arlington Republican Club and the President Pro Tem.
Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding? No
Have you been involved in a civil lawsuit or bankruptcy proceeding? No
Who are your top three campaign contributors? Myself and many grassroots conservatives
Why are you seeking this office? The people in the district deserve to have someone who has lived in the district and knows the issues in the community. They also deserve to have someone who will serve the people, not themselves or the special interest groups.
If elected, what would your top 3 policy priorities be?
1. Abolish Property Taxes 2. Restore Local Control 3. Election Integrity
How will you measure your success as a member of the Texas House? My success will be the people’s success when we get good conservative bills passed that align with the legislative priorities that the delegates passed at the state convention.
Why should voters choose you over your opponents? Voters should choose me because I know the district and familiar with the issues in the district. I have been active in the community as a nurse, a Convention of States District Captain, a precinct chairwoman, the SREC Committeewoman for Senate District 10, and the Communications VP and President Pro Tem for the Arlington Republican Club. I’m the only candidate who did the work to get signatures to be on the ballot. We collected over 650 signatures out of the 500 needed to file. I stepped up and got involved with concerned citizens in the community to get the pornography out of our public libraries. I also participated in investigating our elections. We identified several issue pertaining to our elections and created a multi-county effort to find solutions to the issues that were occurring and we worked with State legislators to write bills to implement those solutions, so we can have fair and transparent elections.
As a state lawmaker, how would you interact and work with members of the opposite party? Are there specific policy ideas where you see opportunities for bipartisanship? I would meet with all political party members to discuss the issues and come up with the best solutions. I would work collaboratively with them to write good bills that would be in the state’s and the people’s best interest.
What is the biggest challenge facing HD-94? How would you address it if elected? The rising property taxes have been the biggest issue I’ve encountered when meeting with the people. Texas homeowners paid $81 billion dollars in property taxes and there is $90 billion worth of waste. There is a pathway to eliminating property taxes by getting rid of the waste.
What, if anything, should the Texas Legislature do to address costs of living when they meet in 2027? Eliminating property taxes would put more money in the people’s pocket which would help with the rising cost of living. Eliminating the ROFR (Right of First Refusal) in the energy sector which would open up competition and drive down prices. Repeal Obamacare and get the government out of healthcare while mandating that all insurance companies take a percentage of people with preexisting illnesses. Let the free market’s open up competition between companies and the costs will come down, so families can afford the necessities to live, work and raise a family.
Is eliminating school property taxes for homeowners achievable and something you’d support? Why or why not, and what plan do you propose to achieve their elimination or as an alternative? Yes, eliminating the school property taxes is achievable. I support eliminating property taxes in its entirety, but I will agree to start with eliminating the Maintenance and Operation part of it, which is 47-52% of your tax bill. There are several ways to achieve it, first would be to get rid of the government waste, and I am open to all ideas such as sales tax, consumption tax, VAT tax, or even expanding the tax base to provide funds for the schools. I will work with the legislators to come up with the best revenue source for Texas schools while abolishing the largest part of citizens property taxes with the goal being to eliminate them altogether.
What steps, if any, should the state take to prepare for the rise of artificial intelligence? One way to prepare for AI development in the state is to provide residents and workers with the education and training for employers. Also, research the private and public partnerships that develop AI and provide data to show the impact that AI will have on the state, the business community and the citizens. Also, research the effects AI will have on the water supply in the state. With AI the state has consumed 49 billion gallons of water in 2025, and it is project to increase to just under 400 billion by 2030. This is a big issue for Texas when many areas are faced with a water shortage.
What, if anything, should the Texas Legislature do to ensure there’s an adequate supply of water and electricity in the state now and in the future? One way to ensure there is an adequate supply of water in the state is to invest in infrastructure improvements, repairs and explore other types of water sources such as desalination. As for the adequate supply of electricity, we can eliminate the Right of First Refusal law in Texas and open up the free market to allow for competitive building. This would drive down cost and allow for more innovation.
What specific K-12 and higher education policies should state lawmakers prioritize in 2027? One priority is to eliminate DEI from the schools and have them prioritize reading, math and science in the classroom. The 89th Legislature passed a bill this last session that eliminated DEI in the schools, however, many schools are still teaching it. There needs to be penalties apply to the bill, so schools will comply with the law. Also, Law makers should investigate the reason the state is withholding money from the schools in the next legislative session and return that money to schools, so they get the necessary funding they need to educate our kids.
What role should the state play in immigration and border security? What, if any, specific policies would you support as a state lawmaker? Texas is a border state, and we should be actively involved in border security and providing the equipment and resources that border agents need to do their job. Under the Trump administration immigration has decreased from 1.5 million illegal crossing to less than 250,000 by mandating immigrants come through border entry points. Another, role the state could play in immigration is to eliminate employing H1B visas immigrants from any state contracts and from admission into state Universities. In 2024, over 400,000 H1B immigrants were given jobs over America citizens. American citizens should be getting the first choice of jobs and entrance into our universities.
What, if anything, should the Texas Legislature do in the way of hemp and marijuana policy? The Texas legislature passed a bill in the 89th legislative session to ban Hemp in the state. However, the Governor vetoed the bill. There are medicinal uses for it and should be available to those patients that need it. However, it should be regulated and sold at licensed facilities.
Cheryl Bean
Did not respond.
This story was originally published February 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM.
