Arshia Papari
Candidate for State Representative, District 49
Background
- Occupation
- Student
- Campaign website
- arshiafortexas.org
A Green Party candidate, community organizer and University of Texas at Austin student of government and Middle Eastern studies.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports ending qualified immunity for police misconduct.
ReportPlatform — Arshia for TexasCampaign website · arshiafortexas.org
“ending qualified immunity for law enforcement misconduct”
Housing
Supports a statewide rent freeze and social housing.
ReportPlatform — Arshia for TexasCampaign website · arshiafortexas.org
“A rent freeze is needed across the board to help everyday Texans get by.”
Economy & jobs
Supports universal childcare and paid parental leave.
ReportPlatform — Arshia for TexasCampaign website · arshiafortexas.org
“providing universal childcare, implementing universal and extended paid parental leave”
Health & human services
Proposes state-funded grocery stores to lower food costs.
ReportPlatform — Arshia for TexasCampaign website · arshiafortexas.org
“That looks like state-funded grocery stores”
Government & transparency
Supports taking corporate money out of politics.
Report
Courts & justice
Supports ending the cash bail system.
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Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Arshia Papari on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
All sources (7)
- Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election (final certification of candidates, 8/28/2026)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · Aug 28, 2026 · sos.state.tx.us
- Order of Election – November General Election for County Officers (Travis County, 9/22/2026)
Election filing · Travis County · votetravis.gov
- 2026 March Joint Primary Elections, official results (Travis County)
Election filing · Travis County Clerk · results.enr.clarityelections.com
- Candidate Information: 2026 November General Election, State offices — Texas Secretary of State
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · goelect.txelections.civixapps.com
- 2026 General Election Ballot Certification — Texas Secretary of State
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · sos.state.tx.us
- Platform — Arshia for Texas
Campaign website · arshiafortexas.org
- Arshia for Texas
Campaign website · arshiafortexas.org
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