About Cate Brennan
Why I’m running to be your next state representative
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead
Experienced Leadership for HD 98's Future
“Over my dead body” was my first reaction when I realized HD98 might not have a real choice for state representative in Austin. I was raised to believe leadership means showing up, doing what’s right, standing up for kids and working families, and finding practical solutions that protect our future.
You can count on me to fight for:
1. Strong public schools where children can learn from experienced teachers using proven, unbiased curriculum. Our schools should be safe, fully funded, and guided by local communities—not by efforts to divert public dollars to private schools or inject religion and politics into the classroom.
2. Relief for families facing rising costs—from housing and property taxes to electricity, insurance, health care, gas, and child care—not special favors for corporations and special interests.
3. Accessible, high-quality physical and mental health care—especially for children, new mothers, and people with disabilities—not denied care, delayed and crisis treatment, and crushing medical debt.
4. Supporting good jobs, living wages, smart economic growth, and a stronger, more diversified tax base—not layoffs caused by AI and outdated budget priorities that favor corporations and special interests.
5. Integrity, transparency, independent leadership, and practical results—not chaos, corruption, or political favoritism.
Cate Brennan is dedicated to bringing positive change to HD 98. Committed to transparency, innovation and community-driven solutions, Cate aims to enhance health care, public education, support local and small businesses and protect public resources and the environment.
Vote for an experienced leader who prioritizes the needs and aspirations of every resident in our district.
Defining True Texas Values
What are the true Texas values? Texans believe in hard work, helping their neighbors, and standing up for fairness, equality and diversity. These are the values that unite us. I believe they are worth fighting for. True Texas values mean protecting our personal freedoms. This means protecting and restoring your right to a safe abortion, access to affordable and safe health care and housing, protecting and supporting LGBTQI+ people, and freely practicing whatever religion you choose. Cate will ensure that all students in HD98 have the same opportunity to a great public school education with the best teachers. She will ensure that each person can earn a living wage and have equal opportunity to thrive economically and culturally without fear. We Texans value integrity and must demand that our representatives adhere to the law and apply it fairly to all. We must ensure our government operates without bias to religion, race, legal immigration status or political party.
Support Cate's Vision
Fighting for our true Texas values of personal freedom, affordability and opportunity, and respect for our diverse people, cultures and religions