2026 Texas General Election

Don McLaughlin

Wants to rein in runaway appraisals, cut wasteful government spending, and drive down tax bills to create a fair and transparent system for Texans.

Supports developing brackish water resources to secure long-term water solutions for agriculture, industry, and families.

Commits to protecting local jobs, lowering the cost of groceries and gas, and ensuring families can afford essential goods.

Co-sponsored legislation to deny bail to illegal immigrants charged with violent crimes and authored a bill to create a statewide database tracking violent offenders.

Supports legislation to permanently bar parole for child traffickers, increase penalties for violent crimes involving body armor, and require transparency when judges dismiss probable cause.

Supports strengthening border enforcement and closing loopholes in the justice system to protect Texas families.

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

Commits to education reform that emphasizes life skills, financial literacy, and career training over standardized testing.

Supports school vouchers and encourages parental involvement in schools.

Supports creating the Texas Water Fund and securing funding for long-term rural water infrastructure while developing brackish water resources.

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Supports attracting new businesses to create jobs, expand opportunity, and improve quality of life.

Supports protecting local jobs and lowering grocery and gas prices.

Advocates for stricter immigration policies and enhanced tracking of violent offenders.

As a state representative, helped pass laws to permanently bar parole for child traffickers, increase penalties for violent crimes involving body armor, and require transparency when judges dismiss probable cause.

As a state representative, led the passage of House Bill 33, The Uvalde Strong Act, to enhance school safety measures and ensure law enforcement is equipped to respond quickly to threats.

Supports education reform that emphasizes life skills, financial literacy, and career training over standardized testing.

Supports school vouchers, which are programs and policies that enable parents to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools.

Supports developing brackish water resources for sustainable agriculture, industry, and families.

As a state representative, supported Senate Bill 17, which prohibits "foreign adversaries" from purchasing land in Texas.

Buket Urgen

Don and Karen reside in Uvalde, Texas. They have two grown sons and are grandparents.

Don is currently a member of the Texas House of Representatives. He was elected in 2024 and is serving his first term. He previously served as the mayor of Uvalde from 2018 to 2024.

Texas Rep. Don McLaughlin Jr. - Texas Tribune Directory

Former Uvalde mayor Don McLaughlin wins Texas House District 80 ...

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Supports school vouchers and parental involvement in schools.

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