2026 Texas General Election

Jennifer Mushtaler

Jennifer is an obstetrician. She works at Capital Ob/Gyn Associates of Texas, where she has been since she founded the practice in 2010. She previously completed her residency at The Tarrant County Hospitals Program and worked as an engineering co-op for IBM during college.

Jennifer Mushtaler's campaign for Texas State Representative, District 47, is her first run for state office. She was elected President of the River Place Homeowners Association and Limited District in 2017 and subsequently served two terms on the City of Austin Planning Commission. Mushtaler previously ran for Austin City Council District 6 in 2020 and did not win.

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Supports tax relief that lowers living costs, aids small businesses, and strengthens the local economy.

Supports cutting property taxes, lowering insurance rates, and reducing "burdensome regulations" to make homeownership affordable and protect family investments.

Supports creating jobs and expanding economic opportunity by supporting small businesses and a strong local workforce.

Wants to invest in reliable infrastructure and transportation to support community connectivity and growth.

Supports reducing crime, investing in community safety programs, and supporting neighborhood watch initiatives to ensure families feel secure and communities are safe and welcoming.

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

Supports protecting natural resources while also supporting local jobs and growth.

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Jennifer is from Houston, Texas. She attended the University of Texas at Austin. She has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and a medical doctorate from Southwestern Medical School Parkland. She lives with her husband and their two children in River Place.

Jennifer is an obstetrician-gynecologist. She works at Capital Ob/Gyn Associates of Texas, where she has been since 2010. She previously served as a resident physician at the Tarrant County Hospitals Program and held engineering co-op positions at IBM.

Supports cutting property taxes and lowering insurance rates.

Supports investing in reliable infrastructure and transportation to support community connectivity and growth.

Supports transparency, accountability, and efficiency in government operations.

Economy

Public Safety

Healthcare

Wants to reduce recapture, fund schools, invest in teachers and classrooms, and ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Education

Supports protecting land, water, and natural resources while also supporting responsible growth and local jobs.

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

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