Today we’d like to introduce you to Cassandra Hernandez.
Hi Cassandra, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I am an experienced trial lawyer, community volunteer, and committed Democrat who is running for State Representative of House District 115 in the 2024 election cycle. It is because of this strong desire to help people that I became an award-winning lawyer, got involved in extensive community service, and now am seeking to help more people through public service. It was through my community service that I saw firsthand the issues that everyday Texans truly care about. That is what led me to get more involved in helping elect strong Democrats by blockwalking and holding fundraisers. Eventually, I found my way to Austin with organizations like SickOfItTexas to fight for Medicaid expansion, lead a statewide women’s caucus group to lobby for our rights, joined the fight for common sense gun legislation as an Everytown fellow, and stood shoulder to shoulder with public education advocates.
We need practical solutions to many challenges, from fully funding public schools to stopping gun violence, increasing access to healthcare, ensuring strong public safety, and addressing the Fentanyl crisis. I am also committed to finding ways for more people to have access to economic opportunity and protecting homeowners from rising costs.
I understand that Texas today needs leaders with a servant heart, new ideas, and fresh perspectives to tackle tough problems – Democrats need someone who has the experience, reputation, and resources needed to hit the ground running on day one.
We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I was raised in a small two-bedroom house in a tiny town called Hereford in the Panhandle by my mom and grandparents, including numerous extended family members. When I was a child, my dad was able to gain access to an unsecured gun while experiencing a mental health crisis and committed suicide. In the face of such tragedy, my family rallied around me and my mom. I credit my large family support system and upbringing by my grandparents as playing a significant role in my life and contributing to my passion for the community. My mother made the tough decision to uproot herself from all she had ever known to bring me to North Texas in hopes to give me better opportunities than she had growing up, and I am forever grateful. Thanks to my family and amazing North Texas educators, I excelled and graduated a year early, went off, and obtained my business degree and then my law degree. Since that time, I am constantly looking for ways to give back to the community that gave so much to me.
Thanks – so, what else should our readers know about Hernandez Law Firm?
I am a co-owner of a small law firm that specializes in personal injury and immigration.
What was your favorite childhood memory?
Going with my grandfather to cut people’s lawns
Contact Info:
- Website: cassandrafortexas.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/casfortx/
- Facebook: facebook.com/casfortx
- Twitter: twitter.com/CasforTX
