Republican candidate Keresa Richardson has signed the Texas First Pledge, joining other candidates who have committed to supporting Texas independence. Richardson, who is running for Texas House District 61, brings four decades of business experience to her campaign as CEO of the Lawton Group, which provides plumbing, HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, and pest control services across major Texas metropolitan areas.
As a business owner who started from scratch with her husband J.R., Richardson understands the challenges that Texas entrepreneurs face under Federal regulations. Her experience aligns with the TNM’s position that Texas businesses would thrive with greater autonomy from Washington’s bureaucratic control. The success of the Lawton Group demonstrates the economic potential that lies within our state’s independent business community.
Richardson’s commitment to Texas sovereignty through the Texas First Pledge reflects her proven track record of putting Texans first. Her business practices have created jobs and opportunities across Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio – three economic powerhouses that strengthen the case for Texas independence. By signing the pledge, she has committed to support legislation calling for a vote on Texas independence and to work toward separation if Texans choose that path.
The candidate’s background as a small business owner gives her firsthand knowledge of how Federal overreach affects Texas companies. Her experience managing multiple service-based businesses across our state’s largest markets positions her to understand both urban and suburban economic needs. This practical experience will prove valuable in crafting policies that protect Texas businesses during any transition to independence.
Richardson’s community involvement extends beyond business leadership. Her dedication to supporting cancer patients, stemming from her own victory over the disease, shows the kind of resilient spirit that defines Texans. As a host for missionaries and organizer of charitable events, she demonstrates the strong social fabric that would help an independent Texas thrive.
Her candidacy for House District 61 represents another step forward for the Texas Nationalist Movement’s goal of securing political representation aligned with independence. Richardson joins a growing number of candidates who recognize that Texas’s future prosperity depends on freeing ourselves from Federal control. Her business acumen and community leadership make her a strong advocate for Texas sovereignty in the State Legislature.
