State
State Representative, District 126
- 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 Harris County: part of Houston, and unincorporated areas. Open seat: the House member directory lists Sam Harless as the member for District 126; they are not on the general-election ballot.
Taxes & budget
Stan StanartRepublican
- Supports cutting property taxes and limiting their growth.
Stefanie BordDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
Stan StanartRepublican
No documented position found.
Stefanie BordDemocratic
- Supports gun safety measures for safer schools.
Education
Stan StanartRepublican
- Supports parental control of education choices.
Stefanie BordDemocratic
- Supports higher pay for teachers and school staff.
Roads & infrastructure
Stan StanartRepublican
- Pledges to work with flood control agencies on flooding.
Stefanie BordDemocratic
- Proposes limiting construction in floodplains.
Environment & parks
Stan StanartRepublican
No documented position found.
Stefanie BordDemocratic
- Supports spending unused federal flood mitigation funds.
Health & human services
Stan StanartRepublican
No documented position found.
Stefanie BordDemocratic
- Supports expanding Medicaid.
Government & transparency
Stan StanartRepublican
- Supports banning lobbying and cutting regulations.
Stefanie BordDemocratic
No documented position found.
Courts & justice
Stan StanartRepublican
- Supports limits on lawsuits to lower insurance costs.
Stefanie BordDemocratic
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; 8 issues covered in this race.