State
State Representative, District 148
- 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.
Taxes & budget
Amanda LaBrieRepublican
No documented position found.
Penny Morales ShawDemocratic
- Authored a law exempting food bank vehicles from sales tax.In office
Public safety
Amanda LaBrieRepublican
No documented position found.
Penny Morales ShawDemocratic
- Authored a bill on state and local disaster preparedness.In office
Education
Amanda LaBrieRepublican
- Supports sex-separated girls' sports and locker rooms.
Penny Morales ShawDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Amanda LaBrieRepublican
- Supports attracting jobs and industry growth.
Penny Morales ShawDemocratic
- Authored a bill creating a paid parental leave program.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Amanda LaBrieRepublican
- Supports state funding for Harris County drainage and flooding.
Penny Morales ShawDemocratic
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Amanda LaBrieRepublican
No documented position found.
Penny Morales ShawDemocratic
- Authored a bill studying PFAS chemicals in fracking.In office
Health & human services
Amanda LaBrieRepublican
No documented position found.
Penny Morales ShawDemocratic
- Authored a bill expanding medical low-THC cannabis use.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; 7 issues covered in this race.