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
Richard RaymondRichard Peña Raymond has represented Laredo in the Texas House since 2001, making him one of the longest-serving Hispanic legislators in the country.
About Richard
He broke with most Democrats in 2021 to vote for the permitless-carry gun bill, showing a moderate streak in a heavily Democratic district.
Teresa Johnson-HernandezDr. Teresa Johnson-Hernandez is a Laredo small business owner and healthcare provider who runs her practice with her husband Leonel.
About Teresa
She describes herself as a woman of faith and says her top priority is a regional water project to secure Laredo's water supply.