Richard Hayes
Candidate for State Representative, 57th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; attorney
- Campaign website
- hayesforhouse57.com
State representative for District 57 since 2023 and a founding partner of the Denton law firm Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant. A former Denton County Republican Party chair and Texas Woman's University regent.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports continued property tax relief.
ReportRichard Hayes For State RepresentativeCampaign website · hayesforhouse57.com
“Continuing active support of property tax relief for property owners.”
Education
Supports sensible student testing and school safety.
ReportPriorities - Hayes for State RepresentativeCampaign website · hayesforhouse57.com
“We must buttress classroom teachers, require sensible testing, and ensure children are safe.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports expanding road, power and water capacity for growth.
ReportRichard Hayes For State RepresentativeCampaign website · hayesforhouse57.com
“Ensuring roads, power, and water have the capacity to meet continuing growth.”
Health & human services
Supports lowering insurance rates and health-care costs.
ReportPriorities - Hayes for State RepresentativeCampaign website · hayesforhouse57.com
“Effective property tax reform, affordable insurance rates, and reduced health-care costs, are priorities.”
Government & transparency
Authored a bill against censorship on social media platforms.In office
HB 4087 (2025) did not become law.
ReportBills authored by Rep. Richard Hayes, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“censorship of or certain other interference with digital expression, including expression on social media platforms”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Richard Hayes on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Courts & justiceNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- Active Contest List (preview ballot, precinct ALL), November 3, 2026 General & Special Elections
Election filing · Denton County Elections Administration · Sep 9, 2026 · votedenton.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. Richard Hayes — Biography
Government record · Texas House of Representatives · house.texas.gov
- Richard Hayes For State Representative
Campaign website · hayesforhouse57.com
- Priorities - Hayes for State Representative
Campaign website · hayesforhouse57.com
- Bills authored by Rep. Richard Hayes, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)
Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
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