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
Cheryl ClarkCheryl Clark won the Democratic primary for House District 23 with 67% of the vote over Sean Foley.
About Cheryl
She is running to represent the Chambers County and Galveston County-area district in the November 2026 general election.
Terri Leo-WilsonTerri Leo-Wilson is a former special-education teacher and case manager who also served three terms on the State Board of Education before her election to the Texas House.
About Terri
She has an A+ rating from the NRA and has been endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott, Sen. Ted Cruz, and President Trump.