Cassandra Hernandez
Candidate for State Representative, District 115
Background
- Occupation
- Lawyer; State Representative
- Campaign website
- cassandrafortexas.com
In her first term as State Representative for District 115. A lawyer with a business degree from the University of Houston and a law degree from South Texas College of Law.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports gun safety changes while backing gun rights.
ReportCassandra Garcia Hernandez for TexasCampaign website · cassandrafortexas.com
“Representative Hernandez will work to implement reasonable gun safety reforms to stop gun violence.”
Education
Supports fully funding public schools with state money.
ReportCassandra Garcia Hernandez for TexasCampaign website · cassandrafortexas.com
“Her priority is to fully fund public schools with state funds and take care of teachers, while lowering property taxes.”
Housing
Authored a bill on replacement-cost insurance payments for homes.In office
Primary author of HB 854 in the 2025 regular session; the bill did not become law.
ReportBills Authored / Joint Authored — Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez, 89th Legislature Regular SessionGovernment record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“payment of the replacement cost of lost or damaged property under a homeowner's, renter's, or condominium owner's insurance policy”
Economy & jobs
Supports raising the minimum wage.
ReportAbout & Issues — Cassandra Garcia HernandezCampaign website · cassandrafortexas.com
“Representative Hernandez supports raising the minimum wage.”
Health & human services
Supports expanding Medicaid.
ReportAbout & Issues — Cassandra Garcia HernandezCampaign website · cassandrafortexas.com
“expanding Medicaid will create an influx of billions of dollars into the Texas economy”
Supports exceptions to the state abortion ban.
ReportCassandra Garcia Hernandez for TexasCampaign website · cassandrafortexas.com
“Representative Hernandez supported exceptions to the current ban on reproductive choice.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Cassandra Hernandez on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (8)
- Countywide Sample Ballot, General and Joint Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Dallas County Elections Department · dallascountyvotes.org
- Candidate Information: 2026 November General Election, State offices — Texas Secretary of State
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · goelect.txelections.civixapps.com
- Members — Texas House of Representatives
Government record · Texas House of Representatives · house.texas.gov
- 2026 General Election Ballot Certification (candidates certified to each county) — Texas Secretary of State
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · sos.state.tx.us
- General and Joint Election, November 3, 2026: Full Sample Ballot — Dallas County Elections
Election filing · Dallas County Elections Department · dallascountyvotes.org
- Cassandra Garcia Hernandez for Texas
Campaign website · cassandrafortexas.com
- About & Issues — Cassandra Garcia Hernandez
Campaign website · cassandrafortexas.com
- Bills Authored / Joint Authored — Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez, 89th Legislature Regular Session
Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
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