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State Representative, District 106
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Jared PattersonOfficial portrait — Texas House of Representatives

Jared Patterson

Candidate for State Representative, District 106

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Executive vice president; State Representative
Campaign website
jaredpatterson.net

Serving his fourth term representing District 106 in Denton County; chairman of the House Local & Consent Calendars Committee.

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Photo: Official portrait — Texas House of Representatives

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Voted to raise the homestead exemption to $140,000.

    Property Tax Relief — Jared Patterson

    Campaign website · jaredpatterson.net

    “I supported SB 4 and SJR 2 to increase the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000.”
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Public safety

  • Supported requiring large counties to join ICE 287(g) program.

    Border Security & Public Safety — Jared Patterson

    Campaign website · jaredpatterson.net

    “I supported SB 8 which requires counties with a population of over 100,000 to participate in the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) immigration program.”
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  • Authored a law on first responders' medical benefit claims.In office

    Primary author of HB 331 in the 2025 regular session; it became law.

    Bills Authored / Joint Authored — Rep. Jared Patterson, 89th Legislature Regular Session

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

    “certain presumptions applicable to claims for benefits or compensation for certain medical conditions brought by certain first responders”
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Education

Government & transparency

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jared Patterson on them.

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

All sources (10)

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