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
Brad BuckleyA veterinarian from Killeen who has run his own practice since 1994 and chairs the Texas House Public Education Committee.
About Brad
He co-authored the Texas Heartbeat Act (SB 8), the 2021 law that banned abortion once cardiac activity is detectable, around six weeks into pregnancy.
Dawn RichardsonA retired educator who taught in Killeen schools for decades and served as president of the Killeen Educators Association.
About Dawn
She's run for this seat before, challenging incumbent Brad Buckley in the 2024 general election.