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State Representative, District 135

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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 Jon E. Rosenthal as the member for District 135; they are not on the general-election ballot.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

Public safety

  • Liz RamosRepublican

    • Supports ending sanctuary policies and arming school guards.

  • Odus E. EvbagharuDemocratic

    No documented position found.

Education

  • Liz RamosRepublican

    • Supports parental authority over education decisions.

  • Odus E. EvbagharuDemocratic

    • Supports fully funding schools and equitable teacher pay.

Housing

  • Liz RamosRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Odus E. EvbagharuDemocratic

    • Supports expanding affordable housing and public transit.

Economy & jobs

  • Liz RamosRepublican

    • Supports requiring all employers to use E-Verify.

  • Odus E. EvbagharuDemocratic

    • Supports access to capital for small businesses.

Health & human services

  • Liz RamosRepublican

    • Supports laws protecting the unborn from conception.

  • Odus E. EvbagharuDemocratic

    • Supports expanding Medicaid and protecting reproductive freedom.

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.