District 87 Rep. Caroline Fairly Discusses Upcoming Legislation on MSWMJ

The Texas lawmaker shared plans for bills on school tablets and her upcoming wedding.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 6:15pm

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Texas District 87 Representative Caroline Fairly joined the Making Sense with Michael J. radio show on Thursday to discuss her legislative priorities, including potential legislation around tablets in early elementary classrooms and her upcoming wedding in June.

Why it matters

As a newly elected state representative, Fairly's comments provide insight into the issues she plans to focus on in the upcoming legislative session, which could impact education policy and her district.

The details

Fairly said she is looking at legislation related to the use of tablets in kindergarten through 2nd grade classrooms and the effects on child development. She also shared that she is getting married in June, a personal milestone during her first term in office.

  • Fairly joined the Making Sense with Michael J. radio show on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
  • The 90th Texas State Legislature is set to begin in November 2026.

The players

Caroline Fairly

The Texas District 87 Representative who was recently elected to her first term in the state legislature.

Greg Abbott

The Governor of Texas, with whom Fairly said she is working on issues related to property taxes.

Michael J.

The host of the Making Sense with Michael J. radio show, where Fairly was interviewed.

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What they’re saying

“There is some legislation we are looking at when it comes to tablets in schools for kids who are in kindergarten, first and second grade and how that affects their development in public schools.”

— Caroline Fairly, Texas District 87 Representative

“And I am getting married in June, too.”

— Caroline Fairly, Texas District 87 Representative

What’s next

The 90th Texas State Legislature is set to begin in November 2026, where Fairly plans to introduce legislation related to the use of tablets in early elementary classrooms.

The takeaway

As a newly elected state representative, Caroline Fairly is already focusing on education policy and personal milestones as she prepares for her first full legislative session in Texas.