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
Michelle WinderA lifelong Fort Worth native, Winder served in the U.S. Army National Guard and spent 31 years working for the Santa Fe Railroad before retiring in 2024.
About Michelle
She held leadership roles in the United Transportation Union during her railroad career.
Charlie GerenGeren, a Fort Worth restaurant owner and real estate broker, has represented District 99 in the Texas House since 2001.
About Charlie
He is credited with passing the Texas Heartbeat Act (2021) and the state's largest-ever property tax cut.