2026 Texas General Election

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Heather J. Wallace

Heather is an educator. She works as an AP World History teacher and speech and debate coach. She previously served as a Gifted Education Coordinator.

Heather J. Wallace's campaign for Texas State Representative, District 88 is her first entry into politics.

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Supports student-loan forgiveness for rural educators.

Supports providing incentives for districts under a certain enrollment size, helping fund certified GT coordinators, supporting advanced curriculum materials, increasing distant learning opportunities k-12 and expanding access to enrichment opportunities beyond standardized testing.

Supports individual liberty, fiscal responsibility, and local control.

As of July 22, 2026, Heather J. Wallace’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports strong public schools, local teacher support, and academic freedom.

Opposes "politicians micromanaging classroom libraries from Austin while rural schools struggle."

Believes curriculum restrictions hinder teachers from assigning challenging literature and advanced historical analysis, ultimately affecting college readiness.

Believes Texas curriculum restrictions could harm Advanced Placement and dual-credit education, as challenging historical topics are essential for college-level coursework.

Supports access to diverse literature in schools, and opposes book bans driven by fear and political pressure, not legal violations.

Opposes state-controlled reading policies, curriculum mandates, and book restrictions in schools.

Said, "I trust our educators. I trust our students. And I trust the people of District 88 to recognize that real learning sometimes requires uncomfortable conversations because growth itself is uncomfortable."

Supports transparency and age-appropriate instruction in education.

Supports strengthening infrastructure and water security in the Panhandle.

Heather is an AP World History teacher. She previously served as a Gifted Education Coordinator and a speech and debate coach.

Supports student loan forgiveness for rural educators.

Believes parents should have a strong voice in their children’s education, teachers deserve respect and support, and students should be prepared for life, work, and citizenship—not political agendas; however, she refuses to let her classroom become a political pawn.

Supports advanced placement (AP) and dual-credit opportunities for students.

Supports an education system free from "fear, political pressure, and censorship."

Opposes House Bill (HB) 900, which restricts certain books, saying it disproportionately targets literature on race, LGBTQ+ identities, women’s experiences, and social inequality, limiting students' exposure to diverse, meaningful literature that fosters empathy and critical skills.

Believes many educators fear professional consequences for leading honest classroom discussions, resulting in self-censorship and reduced classroom engagement.

Believes there is a difference between parental involvement and political censorship in education.

Supports allowing educators to teach history without censorship.

Supports student-loan forgiveness for rural advanced academic educators, housing stipends, salary supplements for gifted and talented-certified teachers, and state-funded continuing education partnerships through Education Service Centers and universities.

Believes parents should have a strong voice in their children’s education, teachers deserve respect and support, and students should be prepared for life, work, and citizenship—not political agendas.

Promises to advocate for "academic rigor."

Supports advanced placement (AP) and dual-credit programs for students.

Supports providing resources for gifted students in District 88 to pursue higher education and leadership opportunities.

Supports providing children with every opportunity to succeed.

Believes that "too often, people here feel like decisions are already made by the time anyone asks what we think."

Supports addressing the issue of rising property taxes.

Supports offering student-loan forgiveness for rural advanced academic educators, housing stipends, salary supplements for GT-certified teachers, and state-funded continuing education partnerships.

Supports a stronger rural GT allotment to address funding and staffing barriers in education, aiming to enhance services and opportunities for small districts.

Supports parental involvement in education, emphasizes respect for teachers, and aims to prepare students for life and citizenship without political agendas.

Fights for strong public schools, local teacher support, academic freedom, and evidence-based education.

Opposes micromanagement of classroom libraries by politicians and emphasizes the struggles of rural schools.

Plans to advocate for academic rigor, AP and dual-credit opportunities, and support for gifted students in District 88.

Supports an education grounded in honesty, critical thinking, and academic freedom, opposing fear, political pressure, and censorship.

Opposes restrictive policies and book challenges that limit students' exposure to literature involving race, LGBTQ+ identities, women's experiences, and social inequality.

Opposes self-censorship among educators and the removal of educational materials from classrooms due to fear of professional consequences.

Supports teaching difficult truths in history, including slavery and civil rights, to enhance civic literacy and global awareness among students.

Opposes restrictive policies and book challenges that limit students' exposure to diverse literature, which she believes is essential for building empathy and critical thinking skills.

Supports helping first-generation college students pursue higher education.

Supports the development of skills necessary for students pursuing higher education, scholarships, competitive careers, military academies, or advanced technical fields, including research, evidence analysis, complex reading, persuasive writing, and problem-solving.

Supports protecting constitutional freedoms, strengthening infrastructure and water security in the Panhandle, and ensuring rural communities are not overlooked.

Supports protecting constitutional freedoms and ensuring rural communities are not overlooked by government officials.

Buket Urgen

Heather is an AP World History teacher. She works at a Texas public high school, where she has spent most of her career working directly with students and families. She previously worked as a speech and debate coach and as a Gifted Education Coordinator.

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Supports transparency and age-appropriate instruction in schools.

Supports parental involvement in their children's education.

Supports education policies that prioritize student learning, teacher support, and equitable access to quality education.

Supports teaching students to think critically.

Believes that "a student who reads broadly becomes more compassionate."

Believes that "a student trusted with truth becomes stronger not weaker."

Believes students should be taught in an environment that fosters curiosity, encourages reading, respects teachers, and prepares students to lead with wisdom.

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