State
State Representative, District 26
- 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.
Part of Fort Bend County.
Taxes & budget
Elizabeth "Eliz" MarkowitzDemocratic
- Supports property tax relief for homeowners.
Matt MorganRepublican
No documented position found.
Education
Elizabeth "Eliz" MarkowitzDemocratic
- Supports raising teacher pay and expanding early childhood programs.
- Supports reducing over-testing in public schools.
Matt MorganRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Elizabeth "Eliz" MarkowitzDemocratic
- Supports expanding rural broadband and job training.
Matt MorganRepublican
- Authored bill on recoverable depreciation in property insurance claims.In office
Health & human services
Elizabeth "Eliz" MarkowitzDemocratic
- Supports making telehealth a permanent statewide option.
- Pledges to reduce prescription drug costs, improve maternal health.
Matt MorganRepublican
- Authored bill on mediation of out-of-network health claims.In office
Government & transparency
Elizabeth "Eliz" MarkowitzDemocratic
No documented position found.
Matt MorganRepublican
- Authored bill on prosecuting unlawful publishing of a vote.In office
- Authored bill requiring elected governing bodies for taxing entities.In office
Courts & justice
Elizabeth "Eliz" MarkowitzDemocratic
No documented position found.
Matt MorganRepublican
- Authored bill on damage liability involving uninsured motorists.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; 6 issues covered in this race.