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
Jessica MartinezThe Republican challenger in deep-blue East Austin.
About Jessica
Martinez is the Republican nominee for House District 51, advancing from the 2026 primary to run in a strongly Democratic East Austin seat.
Maria Luisa FloresAn East Austin Democrat whose top fights are lower property taxes and better-funded public schools.
About Maria
Known as Lulu Flores, she's represented House District 51 since 2023. She names reducing property taxes and increasing public-education funding as her biggest legislative priorities.