Who Bob is
Bob Hall has represented Senate District 2 since 2015 and voted for the 2021 permitless-carry law, the 2025 private-school voucher program, and the 2025 congressional map redrawn to favor Republicans.
About Bob
A retired Air Force captain and engineer, Hall has repeatedly criticized wind and solar power — saying "solar energy is neither reliable or cost-effective" — and pushed to require solar operators to pay for site cleanup.
Where they stand
- Reproductive RightsDisagree
- Immigration & BorderAgree
- Housing & AffordabilityUnknown
- Public EducationDisagree
- Election IntegrityDisagree
- HealthcareUnknown
- Social Security & MedicareUnknown
- Gun PolicyAgree
- Climate & EnergyAgree
Also on the ballot for TX State Senate • District 2
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Keenen ColbertKeenen Colbert is a Marine Corps veteran who served over eight years and earned both enlisted and officer rank before returning home to Texas to run for state senate.
About Keenen
An Abilene native educated entirely in Texas public schools, Colbert is campaigning on raising the state's minimum wage to at least $15 an hour, saying "$7 an hour simply isn't a livable wage for anyone working full-time."