About this office
Your State Representative is one of 150 people who write Texas law, and yours is elected to represent your area of Hays County. Every two years they decide how much money your kids' school gets, whether your property tax bill goes up or down, and whether Texas takes federal money for health care or turns it away. Big decisions, made by a small group — and one seat is yours to fill.
Candidates
Pooja SethiShe ran the Travis County Democratic Party — now she's the nominee, after a 76% primary landslide.
About Pooja
An attorney and small-business owner, Sethi served as chief of staff to State Rep. Vikki Goodwin and chaired the Travis County Democratic Party before winning the 2026 primary with 76% of the vote.
Jennifer MushtalerA practicing physician making her run for the Legislature.
About Jennifer
Mushtaler is a medical doctor — a UT Austin and UT Southwestern graduate who has practiced medicine for over two decades — running as the Republican nominee in House District 47.