2026 Texas General Election

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As of July 22, 2026, Adrian Garcia’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Richard Vega has a bachelor's degree in business. He is a pastor and an army veteran.

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Richard Vega is from Houston, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and management from the University of Phoenix. Richard lives in Houston, Texas and serves as a pastor at Community Transformation Church.

Richard is a businessman. He previously served in the U.S. Army from 2000 to 2004. He also has experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets. 

Richard currently works as the chaplain for the Harris County Constable for Precinct 2 and the executive director of At His Feet Ministry. He previously served as the state director pastor for the Texas Latino Conservatives and the president of the Project Houston Community Development Corporation. He served in the U.S. Army as an automated logistical specialist for four years.

Richard previously served as a member of the Harris County Republican Party Executive Committee.

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Richard previously ran for Precinct 2 commissioner for the Harris County Commissioners Court in 2022, but did not win.

Said, "I will implement balanced budgets, reduce waste, and prioritize debt reduction and audits to protect taxpayers."

- Said, "I will implement balanced budgets, reduce waste, and prioritize debt reduction and audits to protect taxpayers."

Opposes the participation of transgender athletes in girls' sports.

- Opposes the participation of transgender athletes in girls' sports.

Said, "In my first year, I would prioritize expanding access to affordable housing through public-private partnerships, streamline permitting to reduce development costs, and support targeted programs that help first-time homebuyers."

- Said, "In my first year, I would prioritize expanding access to affordable housing through public-private partnerships, streamline permitting to reduce development costs, and support targeted programs that help first-time homebuyers."

Said, "I am committed to strong law enforcement, disaster preparedness, and community policing."

- Said, "I am committed to strong law enforcement, disaster preparedness, and community policing."

Supports local flood-risk planning through enhanced county-led mapping, infrastructure assessments, and updated emergency response plans.

- Supports local flood-risk planning through enhanced county-led mapping, infrastructure assessments, and updated emergency response plans.

As of July 22, 2026, Richard Vega’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- County commissioners vote on the budget and appropriations, which fund essential county services like road maintenance.
- They create and enforce civil and criminal laws that align with state regulations, including land use and construction codes.
- Commissioners implement state and federal mandates while overseeing county agencies and public buildings.
- They also set tax rates for the county and its subdivisions.
- Each Texas county has four commissioners and a county judge, forming the local governing body known as the Commissioners Court.

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