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2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas Primary Election

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2026 Texas Primary Runoff

Jessica Gonzalez

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Jessica is a partner at Gandara & González, PLLC. She previously worked as a summer intern at the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities; as an intern at the White House during President Obama’s administration; as Nevada Voter Protection Director for Obama for America in 2012; as a special assistant for immigration policy to the President; as a fellow at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute; and on the staff of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Jessica González is currently State Representative representing House District 104. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her third term. She is chair of the Texas House LGBTQ Caucus.

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Commits to addressing the negative impacts of gentrification on property taxes and affordable housing, prioritizing solutions that keep families in their homes and reduce housing costs.

Plans to work with various stakeholders to bring good-paying, secure jobs to House District 104.

Economy

Supports ending the school-to-prison pipeline, improving law enforcement training and recruitment, and increasing police accountability to reduce community violence.

Public Safety

As of January 22, 2026, Jessica Gonzalez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Supports increasing funding for public schools, pay raises for school employees, and opposes private school voucher schemes.

Opposes efforts by Texas Republicans to eliminate educational freedoms.

Education

Energy & the Environment

Supports expanding voting rights and protecting the civil rights of LGBTQ+ Texans.

Voting & Elections

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- 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.