September 30, 2025
I graduated from the University of Houston Downtown in May 2008 and later earned my law degree from South Texas College of Law in December 2012.
During my time in law school, I was fortunate to be involved in early conversations that led to the creation of Law Students for Life and Medical Students for Life. In 2010, I founded a group called Advocates for Life—an initiative of Americans United for Life. When Law Students for Life officially launched, we transitioned our group into a Students for Life affiliate.
As an attorney, Students for Life became one of my first clients. Kristan generously allowed me to assist with smaller projects, which helped me build my resume and gain valuable experience.
My time as a campus activist with Students for Life of America (SFLA) taught me how to engage with total strangers on complex topics like policy and politics: skills that are especially important for anyone considering a run for public office.
Later, as a legislator, the foundation I built with Law Students for Life equipped me to more effectively advance the pro-life agenda and challenge the misinformation spread by the abortion industry.
One of the most significant milestones in my career was contributing to the passage of the Texas Heartbeat Act. This groundbreaking law empowers private citizens to sue anyone who performs or assists in an abortion. I, along with other attorneys, worked on this legislation for a full year before it was filed and ultimately passed in 2021.
That same day, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Whole Women’s Health v. Jackson, and signaled the law’s validity. We knew then that Roe v. Wade was on the brink of being reversed.
Other pro-life legislation I’ve worked on, or hope to work on, includes the Texas Heartbeat Act, the Texas “Trigger Law,” and bills aimed at banning the abortion pill and its distribution by mail in Texas.
Beyond legislative work, I’ve served on several Pregnancy Help Center (PHC) boards and currently act as legal counsel for a national pro-life organization.
Whenever the opportunity arises, I use my legal training to defend life. For example, I was part of the legal team that filed the first lawsuit under the Texas Heartbeat Act.
My advice to others is simple: be bold in your convictions and seek out opportunities where your values can make a difference. Whether your path is in law, medicine, policy, or communications, there are countless ways to serve the pro-life cause. Surround yourself with mentors, stay grounded in your principles, and don’t wait for the perfect moment: start building your experience now. Every skill you bring to the table can be used to defend Life.
And don’t worry about whether you have the “qualifications” to speak, act, or organize. Christ has already qualified you. All you need is the willingness to step forward and walk in faith.
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