Suleman Lalani
Candidate for State Representative, 76th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; physician
- Campaign website
- drlalanifortexas.com
State representative for District 76 since 2023 and a Sugar Land physician for nearly 30 years; the first Muslim and first South Asian member of the Texas Legislature.
Documented positions
Public safety
Authored a bill requiring background checks on private gun sales.In office
HB 397 (2025) did not become law.
ReportBills authored by Rep. Suleman Lalani, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers”
Economy & jobs
Authored a bill setting a minimum wage for Medicaid attendants.In office
HB 836 (2025) did not become law.
ReportBills authored by Rep. Suleman Lalani, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“establishing a minimum base wage for certain personal attendants under Medicaid”
Health & human services
Authored a bill expanding Medicaid eligibility.In office
HB 895 (2025), the Live Well Texas program; it did not become law.
ReportBills authored by Rep. Suleman Lalani, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“the expansion of Medicaid eligibility to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals”
Government & transparency
Authored a 2025 law letting online impersonation victims sue.
HB 783 (2025) became law.
ReportAccomplishments — Representative Suleman Lalani, M.D.Campaign website · drlalanifortexas.com
“HB 783 now gives victims of online impersonation a clear path to justice.”
Bills authored by Rep. Suleman Lalani, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“Relating to civil liability for online impersonation.”
Courts & justice
Sponsored a 2025 law expanding job training for detained youth.
ReportAccomplishments — Representative Suleman Lalani, M.D.Campaign website · drlalanifortexas.com
“allowing juvenile justice agencies to create career and technical education programs”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Suleman Lalani on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Sample Ballots (Nov 3), November 3rd 2026 Congressional Election (all precincts and ballot styles)
Election filing · Fort Bend County Elections Administration · fortbendcountytx.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. Suleman Lalani — Biography
Government record · Texas House of Representatives · house.texas.gov
- Accomplishments — Representative Suleman Lalani, M.D.
Campaign website · drlalanifortexas.com
- Bills authored by Rep. Suleman Lalani, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)
Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
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