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
Ashley ThorntonAshley Bean Thornton is a Baylor University alum and former Baylor employee running for the Waco-area House seat.
About Ashley
She's making public school funding the center of her campaign, saying investment in public schools builds stronger communities.
Pat CurryPat Curry is the incumbent state representative for District 56, first winning a special election in late 2024 to succeed retiring Rep. Doc Anderson.
About Pat
He was endorsed by Governor Greg Abbott during his 2024 campaign and represents most of McLennan County (Waco).