2026 Texas General Election

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Amanda Labrie

Amanda is the founder and principal event producer at The Social Tank, LLC. She works at The Social Tank, LLC, where she has been since founding the company. She previously worked at Energen, Callon and EOG Resources as a landman and co-founded PetroleumETC/The Energy Think Tank.

Amanda LaBrie previously served as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing the Merrimack 5 district. She was elected in 2018 and served one term on the Education Committee, declining to seek re-election in 2020. Amanda LaBrie’s campaign for Texas State Representative, District 148, is her first run for public office in Texas.

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

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Amanda Labrie is from Houston, Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree in political science, business management, and education from the University of Texas Permian Basin, and a master 27s degree in energy management. 

Amanda is a landman in the oil and gas industry. She has previously worked at Energen, Callon, and EOG Resources. She is also the co-founder of PetroleumETC/The Energy Think Tank and the founder of The Social Tank, LLC, which produces corporate events for Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and political organizations. 

Amanda previously served as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 2018 to 2020. She did not seek re-election in 2020.

Amanda LaBrie - Ballotpedia

Supports efforts to attract well-paying jobs and industry growth in District 148.

Plans to "push for lasting property tax reform."

Economy

Supports reforming the bail system to prevent "violent criminals" from being released.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Education

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

Penny Morales Shaw

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Penny Morales Shaw is from Houston, Texas. She attended Houston public schools. She is a mother and has lived in northwest Houston for the past ten years.

Rep. Morales Shaw, Penny - Texas House of Representatives

Penny is an attorney in Houston. She previously served as a deputy chief for Harris County Commissioner Precinct 2, where she oversaw policy and legislative affairs. Before taking public office, she worked as a teacher and an advocate for public education. 

Texas Rep. Penny Morales Shaw - Texas Tribune Directory

Penny is currently a member of the Texas House of Representatives representing District 148. She was first elected in 2020 and is currently serving her third term.

As of July 22, 2026, Penny Morales Shaw’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As a state representative, focused on improving college graduation rates.

Is a founding member of the Climate and Energy Caucus.

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Texas House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Texas State Legislature
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. 
- There are 150 members of the Texas House of Representatives, each representing a single district. Representatives must be at least 21 years old and reside in the state for at least two years before their election. 
- State representatives are elected to two-year terms during even-numbered years. There are no term limits. 
- State representatives make $7,200 annually in addition to a $221 payment per day during legislative sessions and mileage reimbursements.

Your representative and state lawmaker in the Texas House of Representatives.

Texas State Representative, District 148

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