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State Representative, District 39
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Armando Mando Martinez

Candidate for State Representative, District 39

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

State representative for District 39 since 2004, in his ninth term. A firefighter, paramedic and small-business owner from Weslaco.

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Photo: Official portrait — Texas House of Representatives

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Authored bill on health coverage for first responders' job injuries.In office

    HB 3914 (2025 regular session); last action 04/23/2025 (House): Left pending in committee.

    HB 3914, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to the health benefit plan coverage of and reimbursement for the treatment of a first responder's injuries sustained within the course and scope of”
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Education

  • Authored bill on cost-of-living increases for TRS retirees.In office

    HB 2087 (2025 regular session); last action 03/14/2025 (House): Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services.

    HB 2087, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to cost-of-living increases applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Authored bill on flood control in TxDOT highway projects.In office

    HB 3544 (2025 regular session); last action 05/08/2025 (House): Left pending in committee.

    HB 3544, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to flood control measures for Texas Department of Transportation highway projects.”
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Health & human services

  • Authored bill on drug coverage when pharmacy benefit managers change.In office

    HB 3542 (2025 regular session); last action 03/24/2025 (House): Referred to Insurance.

    HB 3542, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to the effect of a pharmacy benefit manager change on prescription drug coverage.”
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Government & transparency

  • Authored law on school districts changing board election dates.In office

    HB 3546 (2025 regular session); became law (effective immediately; last action 06/20/2025). Joint authors: Anchía.

    HB 3546, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to the authority of an independent school district to change the date of the general election for officers.”
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