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2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas Primary Election

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Matt Shaheen

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Matt Shaheen is from Virginia. He has a bachelor's degree from Randolph-Macon College and a master's degree from Southern Methodist University. He and his wife, Robyn, have three children and attend Prestonwood Baptist Church.

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Matt is a technology executive who specializes in corporate digital transformation. He previously served as a commissioner for Collin County, Texas, for five years. 

Matt is currently a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 66. He was first elected in 2014.

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As a state representative, ensured the Texas state budget is balanced and grows less than the rate of population growth and inflation.

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Voted to allow judges to deny bail for violent offenders and to restrict land ownership from foreign adversaries.

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

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As state representative, supported legislation to increase election integrity.

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- 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.