2026 Texas General Election

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Will Metcalf

Supports cutting burdensome regulations to maintain Texas as a top state for starting and growing businesses.

Co-authored the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act to prevent inconsistent and overreaching regulations that conflict with state law, supporting a more stable business environment.

Supports legislation to prevent local governments from closing businesses during a pandemic.

Opposes private entities using eminent domain for high-speed rail development, as demonstrated by the passage of SB 975.

Supports protecting private consumer data and empowering Texans with new digital rights through legislation.

Opposes firearm regulations and is committed to upholding the right to keep and bear arms.

Co-authored the "Constitutional Carry" law in Texas, which allows eligible gun owners to carry firearms without a license.

Supports real reforms in public safety that will make a significant difference in the community.

Values effective leadership in public safety and community engagement.

Supports collaboration with law enforcement to deliver results for the community.

Supports public safety and has been recognized for his commitment to conservative values, including free enterprise and property rights.

Opposes abortion access, stating he will ensure laws uphold the value of every human life.

Opposes abortion access, having co-authored the Heartbeat Ban and the Abortion Ban Trigger Law in Texas.

As a member of the Texas legislature, co-authored the Abortion Ban Trigger Law, making Texas the most pro-life state in America.

As a House Representative, co-sponsored legislation to prevent gender modification treatments, surgeries, and reassignments from being performed on minors in Texas.

Wants to ensure that every child in Texas receives the best education possible, advocating for proper evaluation and resources for children with dyslexia and related disorders.

As a House Representative, authored legislation to allow students to take assessment exams in paper format and advocates for testing reform to accommodate different learning styles.

Passionate about school safety, co-authored HB 3 and sponsored SB 1852 to enhance safety measures, including funding and active shooter training for law enforcement.

Supports a cost-of-living adjustment for teachers receiving benefits under the Teacher Retirement System to help ease the impact of rising inflation.

Supports banning all classroom instruction related to gender identity or sexual orientation.

Opposes the participation of biological men in women's college sports.

For Candidate Will Metcalf on Issue education:  
Supports banning all gender mutilation surgeries on children.

Supports bringing transparency and accountability to the San Jacinto River Authority and addressing water conflicts in the community.

Supports allowing high school students to work towards becoming water operators to address the state's water utility operator deficit and create career opportunities without incurring college debt.

Co-sponsored SB 1017, which prevents local governments from regulating and restricting engines and energy sources.

Supports efforts to strengthen the Texas electric grid following Winter Storm Uri.

Supports strengthening the electric system in Texas through the Texas Infrastructure Resiliency Act, which includes measures for vegetation management, raising assets in flood-prone areas, and enhancing security against cyber threats.

Supports updating the Texas Electricity Supply Chain Map to include water facilities and transportation infrastructure for energy emergencies.

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

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Co-authored the "Constitutional Carry" law in Texas, allowing law-abiding citizens to carry firearms without a license, which he considers a significant achievement in his career.

Supports enhancing penalties for indecent assault against elderly and disabled Texans, strengthening tools to prosecute organized theft and cybercrime, and expanding protections for stalking and burglary victims.

Opposes abortion and supports funding for the Alternatives to Abortion Program to assist vulnerable families.

As a House Representative, authored legislation allowing parents, guardians, or teachers to request assessment exams in paper format and advocates for testing reform to accommodate different learning styles.

Supported legislation to increase school safety measures through new systems, funding, and mandatory active shooter training for law enforcement.

For Candidate Will Metcalf on Issue education:  
Co-authored the READER Act, which aims to ban sexually explicit and inappropriate content in public school libraries.

Co-authored legislation that imposes heavier penalties for human traffickers and establishes consequences for teachers who distribute harmful material to children.

Supports strengthening the electric system in Texas through the Texas Infrastructure Resiliency Act, which includes measures for improving infrastructure resilience against harsh weather and disasters.

Supports calling for a Convention of States to limit the powers of the federal government, as outlined in Article V of the U.S. Constitution.

Will Metcalf is from Conroe, Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University. He and his wife, Megan, have twin daughters. They attend The Church at Woodforest.

Will is currently a member of the Texas House of Representatives. He was first elected in 2015 and is currently serving his fifth term.

Co-authored the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act to prevent inconsistent and overreaching regulations that conflict with state law.

For Candidate Will Metcalf on Issue public-safety: Commits to upholding constitutional rights, particularly the right to keep and bear arms, and has fought to protect the rights of individuals to defend themselves and their families.

Supports prohibiting local governments from imposing regulations on firearms and air guns.

Co-authored HB 3928 to ensure children with dyslexia and related disorders receive proper evaluation and resources for their education.

Passionate about school safety and has collaborated on legislation with the Texas State School Safety Center and Sam Houston State University since 2018.

Supports issuing a cost-of-living adjustment to teachers receiving benefits under the Teacher Retirement System to help ease the impact of rising inflation.

Supports transparency and accountability in water management, having played a key role in replacing leadership at the San Jacinto River Authority due to water conflicts.

Supports strengthening Texas' electric system through the Texas Infrastructure Resiliency Act, focusing on improving infrastructure to withstand harsh weather and enhance recovery after disasters.

Will is from Conroe, Texas. He attended Conroe Independent School District. He has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University. He lives with his wife and their thirteen-year-old twin daughters in Conroe, Texas. He attends The Church at Woodforest.

Supports reducing "burdensome, California-style regulations" to maintain Texas as the top state for starting and growing businesses.

Supports regulatory consistency, co-authoring HB 2127 to prevent businesses from facing "inconsistent and overreaching regulations that conflict with state law."

As a state representative, voted in favor of Senate Bill (SB) 29 to prevent local governments from closing businesses during a pandemic.

Opposes private entities using eminent domain for high-speed rail projects.

As a state representative, authored House Bill (HB) 2555, which would strengthen Texas' electric system by allowing utilities to develop plans to replace distribution poles, manage vegetation, raise assets in flood-prone areas, underground portions of distribution lines, and address cyber and physical security.

Advocates for gun rights and co-authored House Bill (HB) 3137, which prohibits local governments from regulating firearms and air guns.

As a state representative, co-authored legislation allowing for "constitutional carry" of firearms in Texas.

Supports transparency and accountability in the San Jacinto River Authority.

As a state representative, secured the permanent public display of the Texas Declaration of Independence, the Texas Constitution, and Colonel William B. Travis’ “Victory or Death” letter from the Alamo.

As a state representative, sponsored Senate Bill (SB) 1093 to update the Texas Electricity Supply Chain Map and Committee by adding water facilities and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to the committee to ensure transportation infrastructure information is known during future energy emergencies.

Opposes private entities using eminent domain for high-speed rail development.

As a state representative, authored HB 1225 to allow parents, guardians, or teachers to request paper-format assessment exams for students.

Co-authored HB 3928 to ensure children with dyslexia and related disorders receive proper evaluation and resources.

Supports enhancing school safety by co-authoring legislation for new security systems, funding, and mandatory active shooter training for law enforcement.

Co-sponsored Senate Bill 10 to provide a cost-of-living adjustment for teachers in the Teacher Retirement System.

Supports banning all classroom instruction related to "gender identity or sexual orientation."

Opposes allowing transgender women to compete in women's college sports.

As a state representative, Metcalf co-sponsored SB 12, which bans sexually oriented performances in the presence of children.

Supports transparency and accountability in water management.

Supports investing in border security, including the continuation of the border wall, closing entry point loopholes, and enhancing technology, surveillance, and law enforcement to apprehend undocumented immigrants.

As a state representative, secured the permanent public display of the Texas Declaration of Independence, the Texas Constitution, and Colonel William B. Travis’ legendary “Victory or Death” letter from the Alamo.

As a state representative, sponsored SB 1093 to update the Texas Electricity Supply Chain Map by adding water facilities and the Texas Department of Transportation to the committee for future energy emergencies.

As a state representative, co-sponsored Senate Bill (SB) 1017, which prevents local governments from regulating engines and energy sources.

Co-authored House Bill (HB) 2283, which prohibits local election boards from receiving private donations of $1000 or more.

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Economy

Supports gun rights and co-authored HB 3137 to prevent local governments from regulating firearms and air guns.

Supports "constitutional carry," allowing handgun carrying without a permit, and co-authored Texas's constitutional carry law.

As a state representative, partnered with the Texas Attorney General's office to pass four public safety measures that enhance penalties for indecent assault against elderly and disabled Texans, strengthen tools to prosecute organized theft and cybercrime, and expand protections for stalking and burglary victims.

Endorsed by the Texas Municipal Police Association.

As a state representative, co-authored House Bill (HB) 2127, the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act, to ensure businesses aren’t faced with a patchwork of inconsistent and overreaching regulations that conflict with state law.

Public Safety

Co-authored the Abortion Ban Trigger Law, which bans abortion in Texas now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned.

Healthcare

As a state representative, authored House Bill (HB) 1225 to allow parents, guardians, or teachers to request paper format assessment exams for students.

Supports enhancing school safety by co-authoring HB 3, sponsoring SB 1852 for new systems, funding, and mandatory active shooter training for law enforcement since 2018.

Co-sponsored Senate Bill 10, which issues a cost-of-living adjustment to teachers receiving benefits under the Teacher Retirement System.

Banned all gender reassignment surgeries on minors.

Education

Supports legislation to address the shortage of water and wastewater utility operators in Texas by allowing high school students to train for these roles without incurring college debt.

As a state representative, co-sponsored Senate Bill (SB) 1017, which prevents local governments and other entities from regulating and restricting engines and energy sources.

Supports strengthening the electricity grid to prevent future outages.

As a state representative, authored House Bill (HB) 2555, which would strengthen the electric system by allowing utilities to develop plans to replace distribution poles with higher wind rated facilities, manage vegetation, raise assets in flood prone areas, underground targeted portions of distribution lines, and address cyber and physical security.

As a state representative, sponsored Senate Bill (SB) 1093 to update the Texas Electricity Supply Chain Map by adding water facilities and transportation infrastructure information.

Energy & the Environment

As a state representative, co-authored House Joint Resolution (HJR) 39 to "urge" Congress to call a Convention of States to set limits on federal government powers.

Voting & Elections

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