Hillary Hickland
Candidate for State Representative, 55th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative
- Campaign website
- hillaryhickland.com
State representative for District 55 since 2025, a Belton resident with degrees from Baylor University and Boston University who was a crisis pregnancy center mentor and PTA vice president.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Authored a 2025 law aiding localities hit by veteran exemptions.In office
HB 2894 (2025) became law; it concerns local governments disproportionately affected by disabled-veteran property tax exemptions.
ReportBills authored by Rep. Hillary Hickland, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans”
Public safety
Authored a 2025 law on prosecuting invasive visual recording.In office
HB 1465 (2025) became law; it also covers sex offender registration for that offense.
ReportBills authored by Rep. Hillary Hickland, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“the prosecution of the criminal offense of invasive visual recording and the applicability of sex offender registration requirements”
Education
Authored a bill on school districts' lobbying with public funds.In office
HB 1313 (2025) did not become law.
ReportBills authored by Rep. Hillary Hickland, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“Relating to the use by a school district or a school district employee of public funds for lobbying activities.”
Government & transparency
Authored a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote.In office
HB 1312 (2025) did not become law.
ReportBills authored by Rep. Hillary Hickland, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“Relating to a person submitting proof of citizenship to verify eligibility to vote in Texas.”
Authored a bill requiring efficiency audits of some local governments.In office
HB 1433 (2025) did not become law.
ReportBills authored by Rep. Hillary Hickland, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“Relating to efficiency audits for certain political subdivisions.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Hillary Hickland on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- 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
- Ballot Samples: November 3, 2026 General Election sample ballots by precinct and ballot style
Election filing · Bell County Elections Department · Sep 17, 2026 · bellcountytx.com
- Hillary Hickland, Conservative Republican for State Representative
Campaign website · hillaryhickland.com
- Rep. Hillary Hickland — Biography
Government record · Texas House of Representatives · house.texas.gov
- Bills authored by Rep. Hillary Hickland, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)
Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
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