If there’s one word that helps to better define Texas State Rep. Ellen Troxclair, it’s passion. She admits she has a passion for people, and for achieving a higher quality of life for all Texans.
That’s what Boerne and Kendall County residents will find when they pay a visit to her newly opened district office in downtown Boerne.
She thanked those who turned out for her September 1 Chamber of Commerce-sponsored grand opening, including representatives from the city, county, school district and law enforcement.
“That’s one of the things that makes Boerne and Kendall County really special,” Troxclair said. “The people really care about the community, about the future, about the children, and preserving the character of the country, and I am happy to be a part of that team. It’s definitely a team effort.” Troxclair, 38, ventured into politics at a young age, taking a seat as a Republican on an otherwise Democratic-controlled Austin City Council, in 2014. She decided to venture back into politics, making a run for the Texas House District 19 seat, winning in the November 2022 election.
She said being present in the city and county is essential for helping those who had a hand in sending her back to Austin, this time to be a part of the state Legislature.
“ I think having a physical presence in the community is important, and I want to be as accessible and responsive to the community as possible,” Troxclair said. “I also want to be a partner when it comes to people needing help with agencies or helping in any other capacity that I can.”
She said her staff will be in the Boerne office Tuesdays, Thursdays and some Saturdays by appointment. She said she hopes to be here as much as possible, given the constant call back to Austin to handle legislative matters. She said she is proud of the work accomplished by the State Legislature in its most recent sessions.
“ I’m proud of the things our team was able to do in this session,” she said in assessing the 2023 legislative session. “A lot of the things I ran on, we actually got across the finish line. That’s something to celebrate, but there’s always more to be done.
“I expect we will be back this fall for a session specific to education issues, so I am looking forward to that.”
She said she wants people to know her as being transparent, forthright, moral in her Christian values, and as a fighter for just causes.
“What’s important for me is that people know that I’m the same person in office as I am on the campaign trail, and I am pretty transparent,” she said. “I’m doing this because I care about the future of our state and the future of our country.
“It’s a sacrifice for me, for our family, but public service should be a sacrifice when you’re doing it for the right reasons. But that’s a sacrifice I’m absolutely willing to make, so I hope that translates into effective representation for the community.”
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