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State Representative, District 27
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Ron Reynolds

Candidate for State Representative, District 27

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Business owner

State representative for District 27 since 2011, in his seventh term, and a former House Minority Whip.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Authored bill barring transfer of semiautomatic rifles to certain people.In office

    HB 579 (2025 regular session); last action 03/03/2025 (House): Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs.

    HB 579, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to prohibiting the transfer of semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; increasing a criminal penalty.”
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Education

  • Authored bill creating fund to lower school property taxes.In office

    HB 3301 (2025 regular session); last action 03/21/2025 (House): Referred to Appropriations.

    HB 3301, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to establishing the permanent public school fund to reduce school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and provide funding for public school prekindergarten”
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Housing

  • Authored bill on criminal history in rental housing decisions.In office

    HB 4151 (2025 regular session); last action 03/31/2025 (House): Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development.

    HB 4151, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to fair housing practices in the State of Texas, including the consideration of criminal history in rental decisions.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Authored bill requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave.In office

    HB 822 (2025 regular session); last action 03/05/2025 (House): Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker.

    HB 822, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative and civil penalties.”
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Environment & parks

  • Authored bill on air permits in nonattainment areas.In office

    HB 853 (2025 regular session); last action 03/05/2025 (House): Referred to Environmental Regulation.

    HB 853, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to the issuance of air quality permits for certain facilities located in a nonattainment area.”
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Health & human services

  • Authored bill expanding Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act.In office

    HB 726 (2025 regular session); last action 03/04/2025 (House): Referred to Appropriations.

    HB 726, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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