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
Jeff ChavezChavez worked as an East Texas news reporter before becoming a public school teacher for three years.
About Jeff
He is running to fight for affordable healthcare and public schools in East Texas.
Cody HarrisHarris, R-Palestine, has represented District 8 since 2019 and chaired the Local & Consent Calendars Committee.
About Cody
He voted for the 2021 law letting Texans carry handguns without a license or training.