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
Rocky ThigpenRetired Texas Department of Public Safety trooper who patrolled every county in the district before retiring in 2018.
About Rocky
Currently serves as Angelina County Commissioner for Precinct 1 and previously served on city council.
Shelley TatumTaught in Texas public schools for 35 years, including 19 years in Lufkin ISD, before running for office.
About Shelley
This is her first time running for public office; she's unopposed in the Democratic primary.