Matt Shaheen
Candidate for State Representative, 66th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; technology executive
- Campaign website
- mattshaheen.com
State representative for District 66 and chairman of the House Elections Committee; a technology executive and former Collin County commissioner.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Authored a bill using state surplus to cut school taxes.In office
HB 1030 (2025) did not become law.
ReportBills authored by Rep. Matt Shaheen, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue”
Public safety
Supports increased state border security funding.
ReportRepresentative Matt ShaheenCampaign website · mattshaheen.com
“I successfully fought for massive increases in border security funding”
Environment & parks
Supports expanding nuclear and natural gas power.
ReportRepresentative Matt ShaheenCampaign website · mattshaheen.com
“nuclear energy use and other reliable energy sources such as natural gas”
Health & human services
Opposes abortion except to save the mother's life.
ReportRepresentative Matt ShaheenCampaign website · mattshaheen.com
“I successfully fought to end abortion in Texas, except for the life of the mother”
Government & transparency
Led election measures limiting voting to verified citizens.
ReportRepresentative Matt ShaheenCampaign website · mattshaheen.com
“sweeping election integrity measures to ensure voter rolls and equipment are secure and only qualified US citizens vote”
Courts & justice
Voted to let judges deny bail to violent offenders.
ReportRepresentative Matt ShaheenCampaign website · mattshaheen.com
“I voted to allow judges to deny bail for violent offenders”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Matt Shaheen on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Joint General and Special Election, November 3, 2026 — All Race Sample Ballot (final)
Election filing · Collin County Elections Department · collincountytx.gov
- 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
- Rep. Matt Shaheen — Biography
Government record · Texas House of Representatives · house.texas.gov
- Representative Matt Shaheen
Campaign website · mattshaheen.com
- Bills authored by Rep. Matt Shaheen, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)
Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
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