State
State Representative, District 117
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state representative votes on Texas laws and the state budget in the Texas House of Representatives.
In Bexar County: part of San Antonio, and unincorporated areas.
Public safety
Ben MostynRepublican
- Supports designating drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
Philip CortezDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Ben MostynRepublican
- Supports expanding school choice.
- Supports raising pay for high-achieving teachers.
Philip CortezDemocratic
No documented position found.
Housing
Ben MostynRepublican
No documented position found.
Philip CortezDemocratic
- Authored a law on HOA rules for solar roof tiles.In office
- Authored a bill limiting HOA rules on home food production.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Ben MostynRepublican
- Supports funding highway and freeway construction.
Philip CortezDemocratic
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Ben MostynRepublican
No documented position found.
Philip CortezDemocratic
- Authored a law moving veteran mental health programs.In office
- Authored a law on epinephrine devices held by certain entities.In office
Government & transparency
Ben MostynRepublican
No documented position found.
Philip CortezDemocratic
- Authored a law on the wording of mail-ballot applications.In office
Courts & justice
Ben MostynRepublican
- Supports ending cashless bail.
Philip CortezDemocratic
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.