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State Representative, District 14
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Paul Dyson

Candidate for State Representative, District 14

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Attorney

State representative for District 14. Lists his occupation as attorney on his candidate filing.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Authored law raising penalty for attempted capital murder of officers.In office

    HB 1871 (2025 regular session); became law (effective on 9/1/25; last action 06/20/2025). Joint authors: Wharton, Louderback, Wilson, Cook.

    HB 1871, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of attempted capital murder of a peace officer; increasing a criminal penalty; changing eligibility for parole and”
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Housing

  • Authored bill for a temporary moratorium on impact fees.In office

    HB 5489 (2025 regular session); last action 05/15/2025 (House): Placed on General State Calendar.

    HB 5489, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to a temporary moratorium on the imposition of an impact fee.”
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Environment & parks

  • Authored bill on Railroad Commission oil or gas emergency declarations.In office

    HB 4021 (2025 regular session); last action 05/05/2025 (House): Laid on the table subject to call.

    HB 4021, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to the declaration of an oil or gas emergency by the Railroad Commission of Texas and the liability of a person for assistance, advice”
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Government & transparency

  • Authored law on public access to administrative judges' working papers.In office

    HB 3516 (2025 regular session); became law (effective on 9/1/25; last action 06/20/2025).

    HB 3516, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to the availability of certain working papers and electronic communications of certain administrative law judges and technical examiners under the public information law.”
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Courts & justice

  • Authored law raising penalty for refusing to release fraudulent liens.In office

    HB 4996 (2025 regular session); became law (effective on 9/1/25; last action 06/20/2025). Joint authors: Lujan.

    HB 4996, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of refusal to execute the release of a fraudulent lien or claim.”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

All sources (10)

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