State Senate Candidates
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About the Texas State Senate
The Texas State Legislature consists of an upper chamber which is the Senate the lower chamber the Texas House of Representatives, which together form the legislative branch of the Texas State government. It works alongside the governor of Texas to create laws and establish a state budget. It’s Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Senate include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.
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Members of the Texas State Senate serve four-year terms and are not subject to term limits. One-half of the Senate membership is elected every two years in even-numbered years, with the exception that all 31 Senate seats are up for election for the first legislature following the decennial census in order to reflect the newly redrawn districts. After the initial election, the Senate is divided by lot into two classes, with one class having a re-election after two years and the other having a re-election after four years. Texas legislators assume office at the beginning of the legislative session (January).
Qualifications
A U.S. Citizen, 26 years old before the general election, A five-year resident of Texas before the general election, A district resident for 1 year prior to the general election
Salaries
7,200 a year, $221 per day, set by the ethics commission
Pension
Average pension is $17,526 per year. It can go up to $125,000 depending on years of service.
Current Members
https://senate.texas.gov/members.php
Source:https://ballotpedia.org/Texas_State_Senate
Texas Senate Members by District
Laticia Ambroz for Texas Senate District 1
Jurisdiction: Bowie (100%), Camp (100%), Cass (100%), Delta (100%), Fannin (100%), Franklin (100%), Gregg (100%), Harrison (100%), Hopkins (100%), Lamar (100%), Marion (100%), Morris (100%), Panola (100%), Red River (100%), Rusk (100%), Smith (100%,) Titus (100%), Upshur (100%), and Wood (100%)
District 1 Incumbent
Jurisdiction: Bowie (100%), Camp (100%), Cass (100%), Delta (100%), Fannin (100%), Franklin (100%), Gregg (100%), Harrison (100%), Hopkins (100%), Lamar (100%), Marion (100%), Morris (100%), Panola (100%), Red River (100%), Rusk (100%), Smith (100%,) Titus (100%), Upshur (100%), and Wood (100%)
Keenen Colbert for Texas Senate, District 2
Jurisdiction: Collin (9%), Dallas (16%), Ellis (40%), Kaufman (100%), Navarro (100%), Rockwall (100%), and Van Zandt (100%)
District 2 Incumbent
Jurisdiction: Collin (9%), Dallas (16%), Ellis (40%), Kaufman (100%), Navarro (100%), Rockwall (100%), and Van Zandt (100%)
Bobby Tillman for Texas Senate, District 3
Jurisdiction: Anderson (100%), Angelina (100%), Cherokee (100%), Hardin (100%), Henderson (100%), Houston (100%),, Jasper (100%), Jefferson (76%), Liberty (100%), Nacogdoches (100%), Newton (100%), Orange (100%), Polk (100%), Sabine (100%), San Augustine (100%), Shelby (100%), Trinity (100%), and Tyler (100%)
Ron C. Angeletti for Texas Senate, District 4
Jurisdiction: Chambers (100%), Galveston (1%,) Harris (7%), Jefferson (24%), and Montgomery (83%)
Kevin Nelson for Texas Senate, District 5
Jurisdiction: Bastrop (100%), Brazos (100%), Freestone (100%), Leon (100%), Limestone (100%), Madison (100%), Milam (100%), Robertson (100%), San Jacinto (100%), Walker (100%), and Williamson (63%)
Paul Thomasson for Texas Senate, District 5
Jurisdiction: Bastrop (100%), Brazos (100%), Freestone (100%), Leon (100%), Limestone (100%), Madison (100%), Milam (100%), Robertson (100%), San Jacinto (100%), Walker (100%), and Williamson (63%)
District 5 Incumbent
Jurisdiction: Bastrop (100%), Brazos (100%), Freestone (100%), Leon (100%), Limestone (100%), Madison (100%), Milam (100%), Robertson (100%), San Jacinto (100%), Walker (100%), and Williamson (63%)
Carol Alvarado Incumbent, District 6
Consultant, BA degree in Political Science from the University of Houston, Master of Business Administration. In 2008, she was elected to the Texas House of Representatives and served 5 terms representing District 145. She served as Chair of the Urban Affairs Committee and Co-Chair of the Select Committee on Transparency in State Agency Operations. Carol’s primary legislative focus has been on economic development, public health and public education. She has championed legislation aimed at strengthening our state’s workforce, regulating the use of e-cigarettes for children, and criminal justice reform. Carol is an advocate for women’s health and reproductive rights and has passed legislation to assist victims of sexual abuse. As a member of the Houston City Council from 2002-2008, Carol led the effort to make restaurants smoke free, stopped the shipping of more hazardous chemicals through our neighborhoods, and had air quality monitors installed in neighborhoods near chemical plants. Source: https://senate.texas.gov/member.php?d=6
Jurisdiction: Harris (20%)
District 7​ Incumbent
Jurisdiction: Harris (19%), and Montgomery (11%)
District 8 ​Incumbent
Jurisdiction: Collin (80%), Hunt (100%), and Rains (100%)
Taylor Rehmet for Texas Senate District 9 ​
Jurisdiction: Tarrant (46%)
District 10 ​Incumbent
Jurisdiction: Brown (100%), Callahan (100%), Johnson (100%), Palo Pinto (100%), Parker (42%), Shackelford (100%), Stephens (100%), and Tarrant (29%)
Cameron A. Rollwitz for Texas Senate, District 11 ​
Jurisdiction: Brazoria (68%), Galveston (99%), and Harris (7%)
Shannon Dicely for Texas Senate, District 11
Jurisdiction: Brazoria (68%), Galveston (99%), and Harris (7%)
District 12 ​Incumbent
Jurisdiction: Dallas (13%), Denton (49%), Tarrant (5%), and Wise (100%)
Boris L. Miles Incumbent for Texas Senate, District 13 ​
Occupation: Insurance and Real Estate Developer
Education: BS, Sam Houston State University
Legislative Experience: House Member, 2007 - 2017; Senate Member: 2017 - present
Hometown: Houston
Committee Membership
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Criminal Justice
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Health and Human Services
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Nominations
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Transportation
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Congressional Redistricting, Special
A lifelong resident of Houston, Senator Borris L. Miles was elected to the Texas Senate in 2016 after serving four terms in the Texas House. Miles is a successful businessman and developer, owning one of the largest insurance agencies in Texas. A fighter for the people, Senator Miles’ legislative milestones include securing over $8 billion in federal funding to provide primary healthcare services to low-income Texans, passing legislation to give second chances to individuals by making it easier to seal their juvenile records, securing $44 million to create the Miles Ahead Scholars program to help underserved minority male youth the opportunity to go to college, creating economic development opportunity districts and strengthening the laws on group homes, protecting the most vulnerable like our seniors and people with disabilities who depend on these facilities. For his work, Miles has received recognitions, including being named “Legislator of the Year” by the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, "Star of the Legislative Session" by the Texas Classroom Teachers Association, "Champion of Women's Health" by Planned Parenthood, "Most Valuable Legislator" by the Texas Association of Community Schools, and "Policy Leader Award" by the Texas Association of City & County Health Officials. He has also received A+ ratings with Equality Texas and the Sierra Club. Senator Miles' active involvement in his community is a testament to his commitment and servant leadership. Miles conceived the Hip Hop 4 HIV concert series, which was adopted by the CDC, and has given his time to organizations like the Urban League and the Houston Sickle Cell Association. Through his non-profit, the TexStars Foundation, he has awarded more than 200 scholarships to pay for the college education of African-American men and has been hosting an annual Turkey Giveaway for over 15 years, providing much-needed support to communities in need.
Source: https://senate.texas.gov/member.php; https://ballotpedia.org/Borris_Miles
Jurisdiction: Fort Bend (24%) and Harris (16%)
District 14 Sarah Eckhardt Incumbent currently running for State Comptroller Attorney, B.F.A. from New York University, LBJ School Master of Public Affairs, going on to receive her J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. Previously served two terms as Travis County Judge, where she represented 1.3 million county residents. Senator Eckhardt worked for eight years as an Assistant Travis County Attorney. She also served for eight years as a prosecutor with the Travis County District Attorney's Office. Sarah has a long list of pubic service organizations she is serving on.
Jurisdiction: Travis (74%)
District 15 Molly Cook Incumbent Emergency room nurse with a Masters in Public Health, and a community organizer. I’ve been at the bedside taking care of patients, organizing for better transportation infrastructure, co-leading the Yes on Prop B Fair for Houston Campaign, meeting with neighbors across our district, and traveling to the Capitol to fight for our shared Democratic values. In Austin, I worked within the party and across the aisle with legislators, their staff, and countless organizations to lobby for and even write legislation. At home, I created shared resources and presented throughout the district to help SD 15 residents access the Texas Legislature. I helped neighbors get to and from the Capitol, navigate the process, and–for some–give their first ever public comments.
Source: https://www.mollyfortexas.com/about-molly-cook
Jurisdiction: Harris (20%)
Nathan Johnson Incumbent District 16 currently running for Texas Attorney General Attorney, Johnson graduated magna cum laude with a degree in physics from the University of Arizona, and earned his law degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He practices law in the Trial Practice Group at the law firm of Thompson & Knight. He has also composed music for the classical concert stage and scored the hit television series Dragon Ball Z.
Jurisdiction: Dallas (37%)
District 17 ​up for re-election 2024
Jurisdiction: Brazoria, Colorado, Ft. Bend, Harris, Jackson, Matagoda, Waller, and Wharton
Erica Gillum for Texas Senate, District 18
Jurisdiction: Fort Bend (24%) and Harris (16%)
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Juan Hinojosa Incumbent for State Senate, District 20 up for re-election 2026 Attorney, House of Representatives 1981-1990, Senator 2002-present. B-U of Texas Pan American, J.D. from Georgetown University. In High School he was the football team's quarterback, and after graduation he volunteered to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam. After service he earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Texas-Pan American, where he graduated with honors, and a law degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. After returning to South Texas, Hinojosa served as staff attorney for the Legal Aid Society of Nueces County and later as an Assistant Attorney General for the Texas Attorney General. Since 1980, Hinojosa has operated a private practice in Hidalgo County representing clients in both civil and criminal matters.
Jurisdiction: Brooks (100%), Hidalgo (68%), Jim Wells (100%), and Nueces (81%)
Cortney Jones for State Senate, District 21 ​
Jurisdiction: Aransas, Austin, Burleson, Calhoun, Colorado, Dewitt, Fayette, Ft. Bend, Goliad, Gonzales, Grimes, Lavaca, Lee, Montgomery, Refugio, Waller, and Washington
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Judith Zaffirini Incumbent for State Senate, District 21 ​up for re-election 2026 Zaffirini has Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. She also studied at Laredo Community College and the University of Houston. She is the first Hispanic woman elected to the Texas Senate, the second highest-ranking senator, and the highest-ranking woman and Hispanic senator. She has worked as a teacher in higher education for over 13 years. She has been honored by the South Texas Press Association for her work in journalism. She owns her own business, Zaffirini Communications. Zaffirini has been recognized for her near perfect attendance in session. She served as vice-chair of the Texas Democratic Party from 1984-1986, prior to making a (successful) run for the Democratic Party nomination for state Senate in 1986. Her legendary work ethic is reflected in her 100 percent voting record, having cast 67,923 consecutive votes, and her perfect attendance in the Texas Senate since 1987, except for breaking quorum deliberately to prevent an untimely re-redistricting that the U.S. Supreme Court (2006) ruled violated the Voting Rights Act and disenfranchised voters in SD 21. She has sponsored and passed 1,262 bills and 38 substantive resolutions. Showing her bipartisan effectiveness, in the 2021 Republican-dominated Texas Legislature she passed 106 bills, passing more bills than any other legislator for the fourth consecutive legislative session. What's more, she has passed more bills than any other legislator in the history of the State of Texas.
Jurisdiction: Bexar (1%), Caldwell (100%), Dimmit (100%), Duval (100%, Guadalupe (13%), Hays (69%), Jim Hogg (100%), Karnes (100%), La Salle (100%), Live Oak (100%), McMullen (100%), Starr (100%),Travis (16%), Webb (100%), Wilson (100%), and Zapata (100%)
Amy Martinez for State Senate, District 22 ​
Jurisdiction: Bosque (100%), Comanche (100%), Eastland (100%), Ellis (60%), Erath (100%), Falls (100%), Hamilton (100%), Hill (100%), Hood (100%), McLennan (100%), Somervell (100%), and Tarrant (17%)
Royce West Incumbent for State Senate, District 23 Attorney,University of Texas at Arlington, B.A., M.A.; University of Houston, J.D.Senator West has been named by Texas Monthly as one of the 25 most powerful people in Texas politics, been selected for the magazine's biennial “Ten Best Legislators in Texas” list, and has twice been named as an “Honorable Mention.” Senator West has also received mention on the Associated Press' “Movers and Shakers” list, as well as the Texas Insider's "Best Legislators" list. Senator West served on the World Travel & Tourism Council Dallas Host Committee for the 2016 Global Summit. Senator West has been appointed to serve on the Supreme Court of Texas Permanent Judicial Commission for Children, Youth, and Families.
Source: https://senate.texas.gov/member.php?d=23 Jurisdiction: Dallas (33%) and Tarrant (4%)
Joe Paz Herrera for State Senate, District 24
Jurisdiction:: Atascosa (67%), Bandera (100%, Bell (100%), Burnet (100%, Coryell (100%), Gillespie (100%), Kerr (100%), Kimble (100%), Lampasas (100%), Llano (100%), Medina (100%, Sutton (100%), and Williamson (37%)
District 25 Incumbent
Jurisdiction: Bexar (19%), Blanco (100%), Comal (100%), Guadalupe (66%), Hays (31%), Kendall (100%), and Travis (10%)
José Menéndez Incumbent for State Senate, District 26 Running Unopposed!! BA-SMU, Commerical Marketing Exec., VP of Stewart Title Guaranty, Director Mulitcultureal Market. Prior to the Senate he represented the 124th District in the Texas House of Representatives between 2000 and 2015. During his term in office, Menéndez passed over 200 bills that benefited children, seniors, veterans, and San Antonio families. One of the bills, David's Law, empowers students, parents, schools, and law enforcement to combat and prevent cyberbullying. Senator Menéndez is also a strong advocate for job growth, community and business development. Along with his successful legislation, Senator Menéndez has secured millions of dollars for advancements in education, healthcare, parks, and additional funding developments, including $17 million for the Alamo Colleges.
Jurisdiction:: Bexar (46%)
District 27 Incumbent
Jurisdiction: Bee (100%), Cameron (100%), Hidalgo (32%), Kenedy (100%), Kleberg (100%), Nueces (19%), San Patricio (100%), and Willacy (100%)
​Riley Rodriquez for State Senate, District 28
Jurisdiction: Baylor (100%), Childress (100%), Coleman (100%), Collingsworth (100%), Concho (100%), Cottle (100%), Crosby (100%), Dickens (100%), Donley (100%), Fisher (100%), Floyd (100%), Foard (100%), Garza (100%), Gray (100%), Hale (100%), Hardeman (100%), Haskell (100%), Hockley (100%), Jones (100%), Kent (100%), King (100%), Knox (100%), Lamb (100%), Lubbock (100%), Lynn (100%), Mason (100%), McCulloch (100%), Menard (100%), Mills (100%), Motley (100%), Nolan (100%), Runnels (100%), San Saba (100%), Stonewall (100%), Taylor (100%), Terry (100%), Throckmorton (100%), Tom Green (100%), Wheeler (100%), Wichita (58%), and Wilbarger (100%)
District 28 Incumbent
Jurisdiction: Baylor (100%), Childress (100%), Coleman (100%), Collingsworth (100%), Concho (100%), Cottle (100%), Crosby (100%), Dickens (100%), Donley (100%), Fisher (100%), Floyd (100%), Foard (100%), Garza (100%), Gray (100%), Hale (100%), Hardeman (100%), Haskell (100%), Hockley (100%), Jones (100%), Kent (100%), King (100%), Knox (100%), Lamb (100%), Lubbock (100%), Lynn (100%), Mason (100%), McCulloch (100%), Menard (100%), Mills (100%), Motley (100%), Nolan (100%), Runnels (100%), San Saba (100%), Stonewall (100%), Taylor (100%), Terry (100%), Throckmorton (100%), Tom Green (100%), Wheeler (100%), Wichita (58%), and Wilbarger (100%)
Cesar Blanco Incumbent for State Senate, District 29 Navy Veteran, B-UT El Paso, Worked for Congress members before being elected to District 29. In the Texas House, César has delivered as a strong champion for El Paso by leading initiatives to improve access to healthcare, strengthen our workforce, local economy, and border communities while also improving the quality of life and increasing economic opportunities for all Texans. He has also led efforts to expand mental health resources for veterans, rein in rising prescription drug prices, increase oversight over border security, and deliver historic public school funding.For his record of fighting for veterans’ education opportunities and border communities, Texas Monthly named him one of the best legislators in Texas.
Jurisdiction: Brewster (93%), Culberson (100%), El Paso (100%), Hudspeth (100%), Jeff Davis (100%), Pecos (100%), Presidio (100%), and Reeves (100%)
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District 30 Incumbent
Jurisdiction: Archer (100%), Clay (100%), Collin (11%), Cooke (100%), Denton (51%), Grayson (100%), Jack (100%), Montague (100%), Parker (58%), Wichita (42%), and Young (100%)
John Bentancourt for State Senate, District 31
Jurisdiction: Andrews (100%), Armstrong (100%), Bailey (100%), Borden (100%), Briscoe (100%), Carson (100%), Castro (100%),, Cochran (100%), Coke (100%), Crane (100%), Dallam (100%), Dawson (100%), Deaf Smith (100%), Ector (100%), Gaines (100%), Glasscock (100%), Hall (100%), Hansford (100%), Hartley (100%), Hemphill (100%), Howard (100%), Hutchinson (100%), Irion (100%), Lipscomb (100%), Loving (100%) Martin (100%), Midland (100%), Mitchell (100%), Moore (100%), Ochiltree (100%), Oldham (100%), Parmer (100%), Potter (100%), Randall (100%), Reagan (100%), Roberts (100%), Schleicher (100%), Scurry (100%), Sherman (100%), Sterling (100%), Swisher (100%), Upton (100%), Ward (100%), Winkler (100%), and Yoakum (100%)
District 31 Incumbent
Jurisdiction: Andrews (100%), Armstrong (100%), Bailey (100%), Borden (100%), Briscoe (100%), Carson (100%), Castro (100%),, Cochran (100%), Coke (100%), Crane (100%), Dallam (100%), Dawson (100%), Deaf Smith (100%), Ector (100%), Gaines (100%), Glasscock (100%), Hall (100%), Hansford (100%), Hartley (100%), Hemphill (100%), Howard (100%), Hutchinson (100%), Irion (100%), Lipscomb (100%), Loving (100%) Martin (100%), Midland (100%), Mitchell (100%), Moore (100%), Ochiltree (100%), Oldham (100%), Parmer (100%), Potter (100%), Randall (100%), Reagan (100%), Roberts (100%), Schleicher (100%), Scurry (100%), Sherman (100%), Sterling (100%), Swisher (100%), Upton (100%), Ward (100%), Winkler (100%), and Yoakum (100%)