State
State Representative, District 21
- 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.
All of Orange and Jasper counties; part of Jefferson County. Open seat: incumbent Dade Phelan is not on the general-election ballot.
Taxes & budget
Ray CallasRepublican
- Pledges to fix property tax system, with relief for seniors.
Jacqueline "Jacky" HernandezDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
Ray CallasRepublican
- Supports efforts to secure the border and curb illegal immigration.
- Pledges to block limits on Second Amendment rights.
Jacqueline "Jacky" HernandezDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Ray CallasRepublican
No documented position found.
Jacqueline "Jacky" HernandezDemocratic
- Supports public schools, teachers and quality education.
Economy & jobs
Ray CallasRepublican
- Pledges to strengthen the Texas economy.
Jacqueline "Jacky" HernandezDemocratic
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Ray CallasRepublican
- Pledges to protect lives of both unborn children and mothers.
Jacqueline "Jacky" HernandezDemocratic
- Supports affordable health care including dental and vision.
Government & transparency
Ray CallasRepublican
No documented position found.
Jacqueline "Jacky" HernandezDemocratic
- Supports government that ensures Southeast Texas benefits.
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.