About this office
Your State Representative is one of 150 people who write Texas law, and yours is elected to represent your area of Hays County. Every two years they decide how much money your kids' school gets, whether your property tax bill goes up or down, and whether Texas takes federal money for health care or turns it away. Big decisions, made by a small group — and one seat is yours to fill.
Candidates
Matthias-Jonah EarlyMatthias-Jonah Early says he decided to run for office after standing in a hospital and watching people fall through the cracks of the healthcare system.
About Matthias-Jonah
Early is the sole Democrat running for Texas House District 20, challenging longtime Republican incumbent Terry Wilson. He lives in Georgetown and describes himself as "a Texan shaped by family, service, and the belief that communities deserve someone who will actually show up." His campaign centers on healthcare access, public education funding, and job training with better wages.
Terry WilsonTerry Wilson spent 30 years in the U.S. Army and retired as a colonel before ever running for office.
About Terry
Wilson, a native of Odessa who holds a business degree from Texas A&M and a master's from the Air War University, retired from the Army as a decorated colonel after three decades of service, including work on major weapons systems and intelligence programs. He was first elected to the Texas House in 2016, unseating the incumbent, and has been re-elected every cycle since, chairing committees on Defense & Veterans' Affairs and Higher Education. He's running for re-election as a self-described conservative Republican.