AUSTIN, Texas — Former Rep. Mayra Flores signed on with a leading conservative think tank in Texas, where she will continue to speak out on border security and economic issues that she focused on as a candidate.
The Texas Public Policy Foundation announced earlier this month that the first-ever Mexican-born woman elected to Congress would join its ranks as the chairwoman of the Juan Seguin Society, which engages Hispanic conservatives.
“At a time when Texas is facing critical challenges brought on by the Biden Administration, as well as tremendous opportunities in the upcoming legislative session, Mayra’s knowledge, experience, and character will serve the foundation and Texas well in the fight to secure the border, ensure parents are in charge of their child’s education, and protect taxpayers with historic property tax reform.,” said TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar in a statement.
In this new role, Flores will focus on state and national problems, including the issues that border communities face, how children are educated, and how Washington’s policies affect the public’s pocketbooks.
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Flores won a special election in June 2022 for a seat vacated by Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela for Texas’s 34th Congressional District. She was part of the so-called Triple Threat — along with Monica De La Cruz and Cassy Garcia — that aimed to be the conservative equivalent of the liberal “Squad,” whose original four members were elected in 2018.
Flores lost in November to incumbent Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, who left a neighboring district to run for the 34th because it was seen as more favorable to Democrats.
Flores blamed Republicans and independents for not coming out to support her and ultimately costing the GOP the “red wave” that it had anticipated amid the border crisis and inflation.
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Flores previously said Mexicans were frustrated with the influx of immigrants traversing the country to reach the U.S. The Mexican cartels that facilitate smuggling in return for thousands of dollars per person have gained more control of the country as they rake in billions of dollars annually.
