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
Claudia OrdazClaudia Ordaz has represented El Paso's District 79 since 2020 and serves as Vice-Chair of the House Committee on International Relations and Economic Development.
About Claudia
She authored a law expanding access to prescription contraception, calling it critical in a 'post-Roe world.'
Jesse Romero
Jesse Romero, 71, is an El Paso realtor and entrepreneur running as the Republican challenger in District 79.
About Jesse
He ran unopposed in the March 2026 Republican primary and now faces incumbent Claudia Ordaz in the November general election.