State

State Representative, District 29

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 Brazoria County.

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Karen Reeder

Democratic

Project manager

The gist

Supports modern emergency alerts for storms and industrial incidents.
Supports keeping taxpayer dollars in public school classrooms.
Proposes non-emergency medical transportation for seniors and families.
Supports road repairs, better drainage and flood protection.
Supports a fairer, more transparent property tax system.

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Supports modern emergency alerts for storms and industrial incidents.
Karen Reeder — A New Voice for Brazoria County
Campaign website · votereeder-brazoria.com
“Modern emergency alert systems, better coordination between agencies, and faster information during storms and industrial incidents.”
Supports keeping taxpayer dollars in public school classrooms.
Karen Reeder — A New Voice for Brazoria County
Campaign website · votereeder-brazoria.com
“Keep taxpayer dollars in classrooms, support teachers”
Proposes non-emergency medical transportation for seniors and families.
Karen Reeder — A New Voice for Brazoria County
Campaign website · votereeder-brazoria.com
“create non-emergency medical transportation so seniors and families can reach their doctors safely”
Supports road repairs, better drainage and flood protection.
Karen Reeder — A New Voice for Brazoria County
Campaign website · votereeder-brazoria.com
“Repair roads, reduce traffic congestion, improve drainage, and protect homes from flooding.”
Supports a fairer, more transparent property tax system.
Karen Reeder — A New Voice for Brazoria County
Campaign website · votereeder-brazoria.com
“Push for a fair, transparent tax system that helps homeowners, seniors, and veterans stay in their homes.”

Jeff Barry

RepublicanIncumbent

Insurance sales

The gist

Authored bill making the appraisal-increase limit permanent.In office
Authored law on premium taxes for TWIA and FAIR Plan.In office
Authored bill creating Local Government Water Redevelopment Fund.In office
Authored bill on Teacher Retirement System benefits.In office
Authored bill on home loans for solid waste workers.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Authored bill making the appraisal-increase limit permanent.
HB 1622, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history
Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“Relating to making permanent the limitation on increases in the appraised value of certain real property for ad valorem tax purposes.”
Authored law on premium taxes for TWIA and FAIR Plan.
HB 2517, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history
Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“Relating to the applicability of premium and maintenance taxes to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and Texas FAIR Plan Association.”
Authored bill creating Local Government Water Redevelopment Fund.
HB 4657, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history
Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“Relating to establishing the Local Government Water Redevelopment Fund.”
Authored bill on Teacher Retirement System benefits.
HB 5322, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history
Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“Relating to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.”
Authored bill on home loans for solid waste workers.
HB 3608, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history
Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“Relating to the eligibility of municipal solid waste personnel for the Homes for Texas Heroes home loan program.”

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