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Heriberto “Eddie” Morales Jr. is a lifelong resident of Eagle Pass, Texas. He is currently serving as State Representative for District 74, the largest and most unique district in Texas.

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Prior to his public service, Representative Morales attended Eagle Pass High School and after graduating, pursued a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a double minor in Business and Spanish from the University of Texas at Austin graduating in 1997.

He then attended St. Mary’s University School of Law, graduated with his Juris Doctorate in 2000, and in that same year he passed the State Bar exam.

Representative Morales is proud of his legislative accomplishments, but more importantly, of his three children: Kassandra, who has worked as a public educator and is now finishing her Clinical Counseling Masters degree; Alexandra, currently working as a special needs educator in San Marcos; and his son Eddie, who is a recent graduate of the University of Texas and currently attending St. Mary’s Law School. Last but not least, his wife Hellen has been an inspiration and an integral part of a successful 87th legislative session.

Eddie Morales, Jr. is a lifelong resident of Eagle Pass, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science, with minors in business and Spanish, from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law. He is married to Hellen and has three children.

2026 Texas General Election

Just as the State of Texas deserves a full reimbursement from the federal government for Operation Lone Star and our efforts to secure the border, Eagle Pass deserves a full reimbursement from the state for this takeover. In this belief, I successfully secured a $2 million reimbursement in the House budget to Eagle Pass for Shelby Park with the support of a bipartisan coalition in the Texas House.

Statement on Securing $2 Million Reimbursement to Eagle Pass for State Takeover of Shelby Park | Eddie Morales for Texas

Secured $2 million in the House budget to reimburse Eagle Pass for the Shelby Park takeover.

- Secured $2 million in the House budget to reimburse Eagle Pass for the Shelby Park takeover.

Economy

Representative Morales said, "I support border security. That's why I was a strong advocate for Operation Lone Star, called on the federal government to act, and led my colleagues, including then-Speaker Phelan, to Eagle Pass to see first-hand the extent of this humanitarian crisis. The takeover of Shelby Park, in large part, was political; working as a stage for high-profile politicians from across the state and country to give campaign speeches and take photo-ops, without actually working toward passing comprehensive immigration reform and imperative border security measures."

Representative Morales said, "I support border security. That's why I was a strong advocate for Operation Lone Star, called on the federal government to act, and led my colleagues, including then-Speaker Phelan, to Eagle Pass to see first-hand the extent of this humanitarian crisis. The takeover of Shelby Park, in large part, was political; working as a stage for high-profile politicians from across the state and country to give campaign speeches and take photo-ops, without actually working toward passing comprehensive immigration reform and imperative border security measures. This takeover cost our community their centerpiece for recreation, leisure, and events - and ended up costing the City of Eagle Pass $ 2 million dollars in funds for an anticipated solar-eclipse music festival that was set to attract thousands from across the globe."

Currently, the 293ª Judicial District Attorney's office serves Dimmit, Maverick, and Zavala Counties. Throughout the 89h Legislative Session, I was fighting to ensure Maverick County had its own Judicial District Attorney office to improve judicial efficiency, enhance public safety, and increase access to justice for Maverick County residents.

Representative Morales Secures Exclusive District Attorney Office for Maverick County Residents | Eddie Morales for Texas

Austin, TX - Today, the Texas House approved final passage of SB 2878, a sweeping and transformative judicial court overhaul bill that I was proud to stand alongside Chairman Jeff Leach as Joint-Sponsor. Currently, the 293ª Judicial District Attorney's office serves Dimmit, Maverick, and Zavala Counties.

Supports border security, including Operation Lone Star, and calls on the federal government to act.

Criticizes Texas's Shelby Park takeover as political and ineffective at advancing comprehensive immigration reform and border-security measures.

Advocates for Maverick County to have its own district attorney's office to improve judicial efficiency, public safety, and access to justice.

- Supports border security, including Operation Lone Star, and calls on the federal government to act.
- Criticizes Texas's Shelby Park takeover as political and ineffective at advancing comprehensive immigration reform and border-security measures.
- Advocates for Maverick County to have its own district attorney's office to improve judicial efficiency, public safety, and access to justice.

Public Safety

Every Texan deserves access to quality health care — no matter their zip code, income, or insurance status. In rural and border communities, outdated policies and underfunded systems are putting lives at risk. Eddie Morales is fighting for common-sense solutions to expand access and support the people who keep our communities healthy.

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Protecting Rights. Defending Freedoms.

Eddie Morales believes Texans should be free to live their lives without government overreach. Whether it’s the right to protect your family or make personal medical decisions, he’ll always stand up for your freedoms — and fight for common-sense protections that keep our communities safe.

Supports expanding access to quality health care, particularly in rural and border communities.

Supports protections for Texans to make personal medical decisions without government overreach.

- Supports expanding access to quality health care, particularly in rural and border communities.
- Supports protections for Texans to make personal medical decisions without government overreach.

Healthcare

Representative Morales said, "This is a turning point for our region. For too long, our students have had to leave home to chase opportunity. Today, we begin to bring that opportunity home. By expanding Sul Ross Rio Grande College into a four-year university, we're not just opening the doors to higher education, we're building the foundation for long-term economic growth, stronger communities, and generational change. This is a transformative moment, and it's just the beginning."

Sul Ross State Rio Grande College Expansion to a Four-Year College Passed Texas House and Senate | Eddie Morales for Texas

A quality education is the key to a better future — for our kids, our workforce, and our economy. As the son of working-class parents who taught him the value of hard work and giving back, Eddie Morales is committed to strengthening our public schools and expanding access to job training across South and West Texas.

Every parent deserves to know their child is safe at school — and every student deserves to learn without fear. Eddie Morales is working to make our schools safer and to expand access to mental health care, especially in rural communities where help is hardest to find.

Supports expanding Sul Ross Rio Grande College into a four-year university.

Committed to strengthening public schools and expanding access to job training in South and West Texas.

Works to improve school safety and expand students' access to mental health care, especially in rural communities.

- Supports expanding Sul Ross Rio Grande College into a four-year university.
- Committed to strengthening public schools and expanding access to job training in South and West Texas.
- Works to improve school safety and expand students' access to mental health care, especially in rural communities.

Education

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Prior to his public service, Representative Morales attended Eagle Pass High School and after graduating, pursued a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a double minor in Business and Spanish from the University of Texas at Austin graduating in 1997. He then attended St. Mary’s University School of Law, graduated with his Juris Doctorate in 2000, and in that same year he passed the State Bar exam.

Eddie Morales Jr. is a lifelong resident of Eagle Pass, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science, with minors in business and Spanish, from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law.

Rep. Morales, Eddie - District 74 - Texas House of Representatives

In addition to serving as State Representative, Morales is also a partner and member of the management board at Langley and Banack, Inc., Attorneys at Law, and currently supervises their satellite office in Eagle Pass.

He was past President of the Maverick County Bar Association and now sits on the St. Mary's Law Alumni Association as a Board Member. He is a City Attorney for Eagle Pass and Brackettville, and he is an avid real estate investor, as well as a commercial and residential builder.

He is also the owner of the family’s tortilla factory business, called “The Piedras Negras Tortilla Factory”, which is a staple of the Eagle Pass food culture which recently celebrated its 34th anniversary of being in business.

Eddie Morales Jr. is a partner and management board member at Langley and Banack, Inc., Attorneys at Law, where he supervises its Eagle Pass satellite office. He is city attorney for Eagle Pass and Brackettville, owns The Piedras Negras Tortilla Factory, and works as a real estate investor and commercial and residential builder.

Elected to the Texas House in 2020, Eddie represents District 74 — a diverse district that spans 11 counties and 770 miles along the Texas-Mexico border. In his first term, he passed over 30 bills on border security, infrastructure, healthcare, public education, and job creation.

Morales for Texas — Meet Eddie Morales

Under HB 2, passed in 2025, all educators in core content courses (math, English, science, and social studies) must be certified by 2030. While this is a good start, more can and should be done to ensure high-quality teachers continue to enter the classroom. What are your suggestions to improve the quality of the new teacher pipeline?
In my three terms serving in the Texas House, I believe the number one issue is teacher pay – for both retaining and attracting teachers across the state. Base salary must be increased.

Eddie Morales Jr. | TTV

Eddie currently serves as the Texas state representative for District 74. He was first elected in 2020 and is serving his third term.

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree

As a small business owner, I believe strongly in the ideals of capitalism and free trade. It is essential that we make it easier for small businesses to get on their feet and grow our middle class.

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State law allows educators and other public employees to voluntarily join professional associations such as ATPE and have membership dues deducted from their paychecks at no cost to taxpayers. Do you support or oppose allowing public employees to continue exercising this right? Why or why not?
As an advocate for labor rights across the board, I will always support the rights of workers in every aspect of Texas. I will continue to support voluntary participation in any association, including ATPE.

Supports capitalism and free trade, and supports making it easier for small businesses to grow.

Advocates for workers' rights and voluntary participation in professional associations.

- Supports capitalism and free trade, and supports making it easier for small businesses to grow.
- Advocates for workers' rights and voluntary participation in professional associations.

Statement on Securing $2 Million Reimbursement to Eagle Pass for State Takeover of Shelby Park

Austin, TX - Today, the Texas House approved final passage of SB 2878, a sweeping and transformative judicial court overhaul bill that I was proud to stand alongside Chairman Jeff Leach as Joint-Sponsor. Currently, the 293ª Judicial District Attorney's office serves Dimmit, Maverick, and Zavala Counties. Throughout the 89h Legislative Session, I was fighting to ensure Maverick County had its own Judicial District Attorney office to improve judicial efficiency, enhance public safety, and increase access to justice for Maverick County residents.

Representative Morales Secures Exclusive District Attorney Office for Maverick County Residents

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We should raise the age to purchase high-caliber semi-automatic rifles to those over the age of 21 with military and law enforcement exemptions.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Licensed carriers who have gone through training and are willing to carry should be allowed.

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree

Supports border security and Operation Lone Star, while calling for federal action and comprehensive immigration reform.

Joint-sponsored Senate Bill (SB) 2878 to establish a separate judicial district attorney office for Maverick County.

Supports raising the minimum purchase age for high-caliber semiautomatic rifles to 21, with military and law-enforcement exemptions.

Supports allowing trained, licensed teachers who volunteer to carry guns at school.

Opposes redirecting police department funding to community programs.

- Supports border security and Operation Lone Star, while calling for federal action and comprehensive immigration reform.
- Joint-sponsored Senate Bill (SB) 2878 to establish a separate judicial district attorney office for Maverick County.
- Supports raising the minimum purchase age for high-caliber semiautomatic rifles to 21, with military and law-enforcement exemptions.
- Supports allowing trained, licensed teachers who volunteer to carry guns at school.
- Opposes redirecting police department funding to community programs.

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

B — Texas has the highest uninsured rate in the nation. We leave billions on the table while funding expansions in other states. I believe you should have a right to choose what coverage is best for you and your family.

Supports requiring standard school vaccinations while allowing religious exemptions.

Supports a government-funded health-insurance option alongside private coverage.

- Supports a government-funded health-insurance option alongside private coverage.

If elected, what are your top priorities for Texas public education?

Please describe any specific goals or legislative initiatives you would pursue to strengthen the state’s public education system.
I believe public education in Texas and the respective funding mechanisms are broken, leaving too much burden on local districts. I have been a strong advocate of a robust increase in the basic allotment, increased teacher pay, and an end to standardized testing.

Do you believe Texas public schools should receive additional funding? If so, how should the state pay for it, and should that funding be earmarked at the state level or provide districts with flexible dollars?
While I was proud and eager to pass HB 2 to provide the necessary and overdue funding for our public schools. Ideally, I believe the state should fundamentally restructure the financing mechanism for public education. There should be a substantial increase in the state share of public education funding. While earmarks are essential for state directives and vision, I believe it is essential that every community maintain flexibility to cater to the specific needs of its district.

Education savings accounts (ESAs) redirect public funds to private or home schools. How do you believe Texas should fund public schools, traditional and charter, alongside ESA vouchers? How should ESA spending be held accountable to taxpayers?
I voted against vouchers (ESAs) and to ensure accountability for taxpayer dollars, support the full repeal of the state voucher program.

What do you feel is the proper role of standardized testing in the Texas public education system? For instance, should student test scores be used as a metric in determining teacher pay, school accountability ratings, evaluating teachers, measuring student progress, etc.?
Standardized testing should not be held to any funding formula. They should provide metrics on student success and be utilized as a tool for policy decisions, not funding.

In my three terms serving in the Texas House, I believe the number one issue is teacher pay – for both retaining and attracting teachers across the state. Base salary must be increased. For House District 74, higher education was a challenge, as aspiring educators must leave to pursue their college degree and in too many instances, never return home. For Eagle Pass specifically, the closest college is over 100 miles away.

In the 89th Legislative Session, I passed HB 1022 to expand Sul Ross State University International to a full four-year college with the support of the Texas State University System. Beginning Fall 2026, they will begin freshman enrollment. This issue will be beneficial to home growing our future educators and bolstering our local schools.

HB 3 (2023) imposed new school safety requirements but did not fully fund them. Although the 89th Legislature increased the School Safety Allotment, many districts continue to face substantial unfunded staffing and facility costs associated with school safety laws. How would you make schools safer and ensure the state provides adequate funding to meet safety mandates?
Going back to my answer in question 5, I agree that the state imposes too many unfunded mandates on our schools. During the 89th Legislative Session, I authored House Bill 1851 to allow our rural and underserved schools to acquire surplus DPS equipment from the Texas Facilities Commission at low-cost/donated rates to ensure school districts across HD74 can keep our students safe.

What do you believe is the proper role of the State Board of Education, the Texas Education Agency, and local school districts in setting curriculum standards and selecting instructional materials?
While I believe in the role of the elected State Board of Education to set the guidelines and parameters of curriculum in our public schools, I support the active involvement of all school districts across the state. However, I believe the TEA has grown too influential and filled with unelected bureaucrats who continue to place obstacles in the way of our schools, teachers, and students.

Advocates for higher basic school funding, increased teacher pay, and ending standardized testing.

Supports increasing the state's share of public-school funding while preserving district flexibility in spending.

Opposes education savings account vouchers and supports repealing the state voucher program.

Supports using standardized tests to measure student progress and guide policy, but not to determine school funding.

Passed House Bill (HB) 1022 to expand Sul Ross State University International into a four-year college.

Authored House Bill (HB) 1851 to let rural and underserved schools acquire surplus Department of Public Safety equipment at low or donated cost.

Supports State Board of Education curriculum guidelines and school-district involvement, and believes the Texas Education Agency has become too influential.

- Advocates for higher basic school funding, increased teacher pay, and ending standardized testing.
- Supports increasing the state's share of public-school funding while preserving district flexibility in spending.
- Opposes education savings account vouchers and supports repealing the state voucher program.
- Supports using standardized tests to measure student progress and guide policy, but not to determine school funding.
- Passed House Bill (HB) 1022 to expand Sul Ross State University International into a four-year college.
- Authored House Bill (HB) 1851 to let rural and underserved schools acquire surplus Department of Public Safety equipment at low or donated cost.
- Supports State Board of Education curriculum guidelines and school-district involvement, and believes the Texas Education Agency has become too influential.

People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Disagree

Opposes allowing people to vote without photo identification.

Opposes Texas joining the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.

- Opposes allowing people to vote without photo identification.
- Opposes Texas joining the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.

Heriberto "Eddie" Morales Jr. is from Eagle Pass, Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree in political science from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from St. Mary 27s University School of Law. He is married to his wife, Hellen.

Eddie is an attorney and a partner at Langley and Banack, Inc., Attorneys at Law, where he supervises their satellite office in Eagle Pass. He also serves as the city attorney for Eagle Pass and Brackettville. He is the owner of the family 27s tortilla factory business, called  22The Piedras Negras Tortilla Factory. 22 He is also an avid real estate investor, as well as a commercial and residential builder.

Eddie is currently a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 74. He was first elected in 2020 and is currently serving his first term.

Texas Rep. Eddie Morales Jr. - Texas Tribune Directory

Supports bringing high-skill, high-wage jobs to the region and making it easier for local businesses to thrive.

Believes Texans should be free to live their lives without government overreach.

Wants to expand access to healthcare and support community health.

Supports strengthening public schools and expanding access to job training across South and West Texas.

Believes in making schools safer and expanding access to mental health care, particularly in rural communities.

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