Andy Hopper
Candidate for State Representative, 64th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; software engineer
State representative for District 64 since 2025, a defense-industry software engineer for 29 years who owns a small software company and serves as a chief warrant officer in the Texas State Guard.
Documented positions
Public safety
Authored a bill raising penalties for illegal entry into Texas.In office
HB 1303 (2025) did not become law.
ReportBills authored by Rep. Andy Hopper, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“certain criminal offenses involving illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien”
Education
Authored a bill to abolish the Texas Education Agency.In office
HB 2657 (2025) would move its duties to the State Board of Education and the comptroller; it did not become law.
ReportBills authored by Rep. Andy Hopper, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“Relating to the abolition of the Texas Education Agency and elimination of the position of commissioner of education”
Environment & parks
Authored a proposal to elect Water Development Board members.In office
HB 2326 and HJR 129 (2025) did not pass.
ReportBills authored by Rep. Andy Hopper, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“requiring the board members of the Texas Water Development Board to be elected by the qualified voters”
Health & human services
Authored an amendment establishing a right to refuse vaccination.In office
HJR 91 (2025) did not pass.
ReportBills authored by Rep. Andy Hopper, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“Proposing a constitutional amendment recognizing the right of an individual to refuse a vaccination.”
Government & transparency
Authored a bill requiring hand-marked paper ballots in all elections.In office
HB 4728 (2025) would also end electronic poll lists and countywide polling places; it did not become law.
ReportBills authored by Rep. Andy Hopper, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“the required use of hand-marked paper ballots for all elections”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Andy Hopper on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- Active Contest List (preview ballot, precinct ALL), November 3, 2026 General & Special Elections
Election filing · Denton County Elections Administration · Sep 9, 2026 · votedenton.gov
- Qualified Candidates Information: 2026 November General Election, State Representative — Texas Secretary of State Candidate Bio Portal
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · goelect.txelections.civixapps.com
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Election (Wise County, all contests)
Election filing · Wise County Elections Administrator · co.wise.tx.us
- Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election (08/28/2026), County WISE (PDF pages 1365–1370)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · Aug 28, 2026 · sos.state.tx.us
- Rep. Andy Hopper — Biography
Government record · Texas House of Representatives · house.texas.gov
- Bills authored by Rep. Andy Hopper, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)
Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
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