State
State Representative, District 119
- 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: parts of San Antonio, Converse, Universal City, Live Oak and China Grove.
Taxes & budget
Melva PerezRepublican
- Supports permanent property tax relief.
Elizabeth "Liz" CamposDemocratic
- Co-sponsored the 2025 homestead exemption increases.
- Authored a bill expanding tax relief for disabled veterans.In office
Public safety
Melva PerezRepublican
- Supports more training and support for police and first responders.
Elizabeth "Liz" CamposDemocratic
- Authored a law on firefighter suicide prevention.In office
Education
Melva PerezRepublican
- Supports expanding vocational and trade schools.
Elizabeth "Liz" CamposDemocratic
No documented position found.
Housing
Melva PerezRepublican
No documented position found.
Elizabeth "Liz" CamposDemocratic
- Supports Housing First programs for the unhoused.
Roads & infrastructure
Melva PerezRepublican
- Supports investing in the power grid and water systems.
Elizabeth "Liz" CamposDemocratic
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Melva PerezRepublican
No documented position found.
Elizabeth "Liz" CamposDemocratic
- Authored a bill joining the physician assistant licensure compact.In office
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; 6 issues covered in this race.