Shelby Slawson
Candidate for State Representative, 59th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; attorney
- Campaign website
- shelbyslawson.com
State representative for District 59 since 2021 and vice chair of the Texas House Republican Caucus. An attorney and small business owner in Stephenville.
Documented positions
Public safety
Authored a bill letting uniformed school marshals openly carry handguns.In office
HB 3924 (2025) did not become law.
ReportBills authored by Rep. Shelby Slawson, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“Relating to the open carrying of a handgun by a uniformed school marshal.”
Education
Authored a bill creating a Tarleton State medical school.In office
HB 125 and HB 3197 (2025) did not become law.
ReportBills authored by Rep. Shelby Slawson, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“Relating to the creation of the Tarleton State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.”
Health & human services
Sponsored the Texas Heartbeat Act abortion ban in the House.
ReportState Rep Shelby SlawsonCampaign website · shelbyslawson.com
“she carried the historic Texas Heartbeat Act (SB 8) in the House”
Authored a bill requiring drug tests for some TANF applicants.In office
HB 2958 (2025) did not become law.
ReportBills authored by Rep. Shelby Slawson, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.”
Courts & justice
Authored a bill on lawsuit deadlines over minors' gender-transition care.In office
HB 1088 (2025) did not become law.
ReportBills authored by Rep. Shelby Slawson, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“the statute of limitations on a health care liability claim involving certain gender modification drugs provided to and procedures performed on a minor”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Shelby Slawson on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (11)
- 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
- Sample Ballots: November 3, 2026 General Election (precincts 101–416)
Election filing · Coryell County Tax Assessor-Collector / Voter Registrar · coryellcountytax.com
- Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election (08/28/2026), County HOOD (PDF pages 627–631)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · Aug 28, 2026 · sos.state.tx.us
- Sample Ballot, Precinct 101-GCTY_GISD, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Hood County Elections Administration · hoodcountytx.documents-on-demand.com
- Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election (08/28/2026), County ERATH (pages 399–404)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · Aug 28, 2026 · sos.texas.gov
- Order of Election – November General Election for County Officers (Erath County, November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Erath County · co.erath.tx.us
- Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election — Hamilton County
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · Aug 28, 2026 · sos.state.tx.us
- Sample Ballot, Precinct 1 — November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections
Election filing · Hamilton County Elections · hamiltoncountytx.gov
- Rep. Shelby Slawson — Biography
Government record · Texas House of Representatives · house.texas.gov
- State Rep Shelby Slawson
Campaign website · shelbyslawson.com
- Bills authored by Rep. Shelby Slawson, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)
Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
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