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Podcast: Problematic Women
Episode: Learning to 'Step Up:' Ellen Troxclair's Story
Description: Ellen Troxclair says she never intended to run for public office. She was busy growing her small real estate business in Texas, but grew frustrated by the high property taxes that were keeping buyers out of the market. Troxclair ran for public office, becoming the youngest-ever elected woman, and lone conservative, on the Austin City Council. During her time there, she was successful in bringing property tax relief to Austin residents.In 2022, voters elected Troxclair to the Texas House of Representatives, where she again advocated tax relief and helped pass what was called t...