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State Representative, District 125

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2 years
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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, Leon Valley and Helotes, and unincorporated areas. Open seat: the House member directory lists Ray Lopez as the member for District 125; they are not on the general-election ballot.

Ricardo "Rick" Martinez

Republican

Business owner

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  • Supports raising homestead exemptions toward ending homestead taxes.
  • Supports a dependable grid and modern infrastructure.
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  1. Supports raising homestead exemptions toward ending homestead taxes.

    Rick Martinez for Texas House District 125

    Campaign website · voterickfortexas.com

    “By increasing homestead exemptions and compressing school tax rates- working toward the long-term goal of eliminating homestead property taxes altogether.”
  2. Supports a dependable grid and modern infrastructure.

    Rick Martinez for Texas House District 125

    Campaign website · voterickfortexas.com

    “Modern infrastructure, job growth, and a dependable energy grid that keeps Texas powered.”

Adrian Reyna

Democratic

Teacher

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  • Supports raising the basic allotment without higher local taxes.
  • Supports fully funding special education.
  • Supports expanding CHIP and lowering drug prices.
  • Pledges incentives for housing working families can afford.
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  1. Supports raising the basic allotment without higher local taxes.

    Platform — Adrian Reyna for Texas House

    Campaign website · voteadrianreyna.com

    “I will fight to increase the basic allotment without increasing local property taxes.”
  2. Supports fully funding special education.

    Platform — Adrian Reyna for Texas House

    Campaign website · voteadrianreyna.com

    “I will fight for fully funded special education programs.”
  3. Supports expanding CHIP and lowering drug prices.

    Platform — Adrian Reyna for Texas House

    Campaign website · voteadrianreyna.com

    “I will fight to expand the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), lower prescription drug prices, and restore reproductive rights”
  4. Pledges incentives for housing working families can afford.

    Platform — Adrian Reyna for Texas House

    Campaign website · voteadrianreyna.com

    “I will prioritize and pass legislation that helps incentivize housing that working families can access.”

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