Jared Patterson
Candidate for State Representative, District 106
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.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted to raise the homestead exemption to $140,000.
ReportProperty Tax Relief — Jared PattersonCampaign website · jaredpatterson.net
“I supported SB 4 and SJR 2 to increase the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000.”
Public safety
Supported requiring large counties to join ICE 287(g) program.
ReportBorder Security & Public Safety — Jared PattersonCampaign 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.”
Authored a law on first responders' medical benefit claims.In office
Primary author of HB 331 in the 2025 regular session; it became law.
ReportBills Authored / Joint Authored — Rep. Jared Patterson, 89th Legislature Regular SessionGovernment 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”
Education
Co-authored the 2025 education savings account law.
ReportEducating Children in Texas — Jared PattersonCampaign website · jaredpatterson.net
“I co-authored SB 2 to allocate $1 billion to the Texas Comptroller, establishing the Education Savings Account program”
Authored the READER Act rating school library materials.
ReportProtecting the Innocence of Children — Jared PattersonCampaign website · jaredpatterson.net
“I filed and passed HB 900, The READER Act.”
Government & transparency
Authored a bill to bar children from social media platforms.In office
Primary author of HB 186 in the 2025 regular session; the bill did not become law.
ReportBills Authored / Joint Authored — Rep. Jared Patterson, 89th Legislature Regular SessionGovernment record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“prohibiting use of social media platforms by children”
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)
- Active Contest List (preview ballot, precinct ALL), November 3, 2026 General & Special Elections
Election filing · Denton County Elections Administration · Sep 9, 2026 · votedenton.gov
- 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
- About — Jared Patterson
Campaign website · jaredpatterson.net
- Property Tax Relief — Jared Patterson
Campaign website · jaredpatterson.net
- Educating Children in Texas — Jared Patterson
Campaign website · jaredpatterson.net
- Border Security & Public Safety — Jared Patterson
Campaign website · jaredpatterson.net
- Protecting the Innocence of Children — Jared Patterson
Campaign website · jaredpatterson.net
- Bills Authored / Joint Authored — Rep. Jared Patterson, 89th Legislature Regular Session
Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
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