A small business owner and healthcare provider alongside her husband Leonel, a U.S. Army veteran, Dr. Johnson-Hernandez has spent nearly two decades expanding healthcare access and creating jobs across South Texas. She holds a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies and has championed education, job training, and community development throughout her career.

Dr. Teresa Johnson-Hernandez Launches Campaign

Teresa Johnson-Hernandez holds a Ph.D. in leadership studies. She is married to Leonel.

Teresa Johnson-Hernandez holds a Ph.D. in leadership studies. She is married to her husband, Leonel.

Teresa Johnson-Hernandez is a small business owner and healthcare provider.

2026 Texas General Election

Taxes

“I will work to cut taxes and lower the burden on families.”

Teresa for Texas

Plans to cut taxes and lower the burden on families.

- Plans to cut taxes and lower the burden on families.

Economy

As of July 22, 2026, Teresa Johnson-Hernandez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Seeks to advocate for healthcare professionals, military veterans, first responders, and educators.

- Seeks to advocate for healthcare professionals, military veterans, first responders, and educators.

Healthcare

Education

Water

“I will work to create a regional secondary water project for Laredo.”

Plans to create a regional secondary water project for Laredo.

- Plans to create a regional secondary water project for Laredo.

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

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Teresa Johnson-Hernandez

Dr. Teresa Johnson-Hernandez is from Laredo, Texas. She holds a Ph.D. She is married to her husband, Leonel. 

Teresa previously ran for Texas State Representative in 2024 but did not win.

Promises to ensure the state government provides adequate funding for infrastructure in Laredo.

Promises to advocate for healthcare professionals, military veterans, first responders, and educators.

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