District 51 Maria Luisa "Lulu" Flores (IN) Unopposed 

Attorney Lulu Flores is a longtime champion of equality and social justice. She rose through the grassroots ranks to serve as President and CEO of the National Women’s Political Caucus, the longest serving institution committed to increasing women’s participation throughout the political process. Likewise, Lulu’s leadership can be seen at all levels, from being elected a National Delegate for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, to Chairing the Austin Arts Commission, to serving as Chief of Staff to the first Mexican American woman elected to the Texas House. University of Texas, where she also graduated from law school. She began her career in the state legislature working for Rep. Irma Rangel, a pioneer who rose to serve as Chair of the Higher Education Committee. Lulu continued her career in public service working as Director of Legislative Programs for the State Bar of Texas, and Assistant Director for Alternative Fuels Policy and Legislation/Governmental Affairs at the Texas Railroad Commission, before joining her husband, Scott, as partner in their law firm, Hendler Flores Law, PLLC. Recognized for both her work as a lawyer and an agent for social change, Lulu was named “National Latina Lawyer of the Year” in 2010 by the Hispanic National Bar Association and was included in the City of Austin Women’s Hall of Fame for her leadership, advocacy, and mentoring. Most recently, she was named the 2020 Distinguished Lawyer of the Year by the Austin Bar Association. An active volunteer, Lulu continues to support a variety of causes, including serving as a member of the Advisory Committee of the University of Texas Center for Women and Gender Studies.

Source: https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=51

Jurisdiction: Travis (16%)

District 52 Jennie Birkholz 

Healthcare Consultant, Birkholz earned a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University in 2002. Her career experience includes working as a healthcare consultant. As of 2024, Birkholz was affiliated with Access Education RRISD. An expert in trauma-informed systems of care, integrated care, and rural health, Jennie spent a decade working in local community behavioral health before starting a national healthcare consulting firm that develops and implements creative solutions to address mental health, the opioid crisis, and social determinants of health to improve the lives of others. In addition to consulting with foundations, governments, faith-based organizations, and other non-profits on their roles in improving public health in their local area, Jennie has served on two White House Commissions on behavioral health and the opioid crisis.

Source: https://www.birkholzfortexas.com

Jurisdiction: Williamson (33%)