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2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas Primary Election

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2026 Texas Primary Runoff

Joe Paz Herrera

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Emileigh Crouch

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Joe P. Herrera previously ran for Texas House of Representatives District 53 in 2020, 2022, and 2024, but did not win.

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Supports the fight for even lower property taxes as part of his vision for Texas.

Supports safeguarding access to clean and safe drinking water and preventing pollution from businesses.

Economy

Supports increasing funding for local law enforcement and believes in the importance of the rule of law for fair treatment of all citizens.

Public Safety

Supports restoring reproductive freedoms for women in Texas, emphasizing the right to make healthcare decisions in consultation with family and medical professionals.

Commits to increasing access to rural healthcare in Texas Senate District 24 to ensure seniors and families receive necessary services without long travel distances.

Healthcare

Opposes diverting funds from public schools to voucher programs and advocates for increased funding for public schools and higher salaries for teachers and staff.

Education

Supports a balanced approach to energy independence by continuing to support the oil and gas industry while increasing investments in renewable energy sources like solar and wind to meet population demands and sustain economic growth.

Energy & the Environment

As of January 22, 2026, Joe Paz Herrera’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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