Examining the Trade-Offs Between State Property Tax Relief and Local School Funding
See how Texas property tax relief shapes school revenue. Learn which numbers matter and...
Thomas Avery
Campaign Communications Strategist
Campaign activity, message discipline, and public-facing issue communication
Thomas Avery is a Campaign Communications Strategist with experience in Texas field operations, issue messaging, and public-facing campaign calendars. He applies message architecture, stakeholder mapping, and response protocols to help readers understand Jan McDowell’s campaign activity without losing sight of facts, timing, and voter relevance.
BA in Journalism; former communications director for municipal and county campaigns
Writings by Thomas Avery
Why Grassroots Organizing Beats Big Money in Texas Politics
See how face-to-face conversations, local trust, and committed volunteers can help Texas...
Why Sitting Out Off-Year Elections Costs Our Communities Dearly
Off-year elections shape taxes, schools, roads, and city services. Learn why low-turnout...
Responding to Common Questions From Local Media
Jan McDowell answers recurring local media questions on Texas issues, campaign choices,...
Jan McDowell's Policy Positions and Guiding Principles
Review Jan McDowell’s policy positions on money, climate, healthcare, guns, immigration,...
Campaign Trail Notes From North Texas
A concise North Texas campaign update on voter conversations, fiscal accountability, and...
What Happens at a Local Campaign Event
Learn what happens at a local campaign event, from check-in and candidate remarks to...
Lessons From Conversations With Texas Voters
A civic opinion piece on what Texas voters ask of candidates: fiscal discipline, local...