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State Representative, District 6
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Daniel Alders

Candidate for State Representative, District 6

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Property management

Serving his first term as state representative for District 6, which lies entirely within Smith County. Works in real estate in Tyler.

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Documented positions

Education

  • Authored bill on college tuition exemptions for peace officers.In office

    HB 1527 (2025 regular session); last action 05/12/2025 (Senate): Referred to Education K-16. Joint authors: Dean, Harless.

    HB 1527, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Authored bill on egg grading and sale of ungraded eggs.In office

    HB 2953 (2025 regular session); last action 03/20/2025 (House): Referred to Agriculture & Livestock. Joint authors: Cain, Money, Cortez.

    HB 2953, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to egg grading and the selling of ungraded eggs.”
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Health & human services

  • Authored bill on governance of local mental health authorities.In office

    HB 4856 (2025 regular session); last action 04/03/2025 (House): Referred to Public Health.

    HB 4856, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to the governance of local mental health authorities and the composition of the governing bodies of local mental health authorities.”
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Government & transparency

  • Authored bill restricting minors' access to explicit library materials.In office

    HB 3225 (2025 regular session); last action 05/28/2025 (Senate): Placed on intent calendar. Joint authors: Hefner, Metcalf, Leo Wilson.

    HB 3225, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to the restriction of access by minors to sexually explicit materials in municipal public library collections; providing a civil penalty.”
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Courts & justice

  • Authored bill on notifying crime victims of court proceedings.In office

    HB 2813 (2025 regular session); last action 05/13/2025 (House): Placed on General State Calendar.

    HB 2813, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to victim notification of certain scheduled court proceedings.”
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