2026 Texas General Election

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Joe Moody

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Joe is a State Representative. He works at the Texas House of Representatives, where he has been since 2012. He previously worked as senior counsel for El Paso’s WestStar Bank, as an attorney in El Paso handling criminal law cases, probate and estate planning, and banking matters, and as a legislative aide.

Texas House of Representatives District 78 - Ballotpedia

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Economy

Supports red flag laws, which allow family members to report concerning behavior to a court that can issue a temporary protective order preventing gun possession after a hearing.

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Energy & the Environment

Opposes redistricting maps that do not accurately reflect state demographics and will lead to underrepresentation of communities of color.

Voting & Elections

- 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 78, Post 78

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