We Work Best When We Work Together
I am running for the Texas House for three main reasons. I am running because I believe strong public schools make us all stronger, and I am worried that our current Texas leadership is making our public schools worse instead of better. I am running because I believe we are all better off when more […]
The Texas Economy Should Work for ALL ofus
I think Texas should be a place where a regular person who works full-time can have a secure, decent life. Of course we all have to work, and we all have to be responsible with our spending and saving, but I don’t think you should have to be a financial super-hero who never rests and […]
Strong Public Schools Make us all Stronger
Strong Public Schools Make us all Stronger I’m Ashley Bean Thornton, and I am running for the Texas House of Representatives, House District 56. If you like what I have to say, and you live in HD 56, I hope you will vote for me in November 2026. Meanwhile, I hope you will subscribe […]
We can tame the STAAR Beast!
The STAAR Test is a Beast. Let’s Tame it. I’m Ashley Bean Thornton, and I am running for the Texas House of Representatives, House District 56. If you like what I have to say, and you live in HD 56, I hope you will vote for me in November 2026. Meanwhile, I hope you […]
We can do better than the STAAR Test
We can do better than the STAAR test. I’m Ashley Bean Thornton, and I am running for the Texas House of Representatives, House District 56. If you like what I have to say, and you live in HD 56, I hope you will vote for me in November 2026. Meanwhile, I hope you will subscribe […]
Focus Public Schools
This Month’s Focus: Strong Public Schools The main reason I am running for the Texas State House is to support and strengthen our Public Schools. My philosophy on public education is straightforward: If we want democracy, then ALL people need to be educated so that they can vote wisely. If we want prosperity, then ALL […]
40 Questions about the proposed Data Center project
40+ Questions about the Data Center By Ashley Bean Thornton Last June, a company called Infrakey Capital purchased 520 Acres of farmland near Lacy Lakeview. They are planning to build a huge “Data Center Park” with six data centers. The project has sparked controversy. On the one hand, if the project goes through as planned […]
We are smart enough to invest in our kids – Let’s do it!
We are Smart Enough to Invest in our Kids — Let’s Do It! By Ashley Bean Thornton This article in the Waco Trib cranked up my blood pressure about 10 points: At 5 schools, Waco ISD sets turnaround plans into motion after failing accountability scores. If you don’t subscribe to the Trib, and you […]
How Curry & I Voted and Why it matters
How Curry & I Voted on the Amendments and Why it matters (Early Voting for the November 4 election is going on right now. This is our opportunity to vote on 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Here’s a link to how I voted on all the propositions and why: Propositions and How ABT […]
In Summary…How I’m voting on all 17 Amendments
Here’s How I’m voting on all 17 Proposed Amendments to the Texas Constitution Click here for Printable Version of Propositions and How ABT is voting. Early Voting for the November 4 election starts Monday (October 20,2025). Here’s the link to all the info about when and where to vote: https://www.mclennan.gov/1321/November-4-2025-Joint-General-Election You are not […]