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
Gary GatesGary Gates is the incumbent State Representative for District 28 in Fort Bend County, first elected in 2020, and now chairs the House Land & Resource Management Committee.
About Gary
He and his wife have adopted children, and he describes himself as fighting in the legislature to protect life at every stage from conception.
Sandy IbanezSandy Ibanez is a former Fort Bend ISD teacher running for State House in a district she says needs leaders who listen to people, not parties.
About Sandy
She's running on making property taxes fairer and lowering rising home and auto insurance costs for Fort Bend families.