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State Representative, District 31

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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 Starr, Wilson, Karnes, Zapata, Live Oak, Duval, Brooks, La Salle, Jim Hogg, McMullen and Kenedy counties.

Jennifer "JJ" Dominguez

Democratic

Social worker

The gist

  • Supports strengthening public schools.
  • Supports expanding access to health care.
  • Supports fair wages for District 31 workers.
  • Opposes school vouchers that fund private schools.
More about Jennifer
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  1. Supports strengthening public schools.

    JJ Dominguez for Texas House District 31

    Campaign website · jjdominguez4tx.com

    “I’m running to strengthen our public schools”
  2. Supports expanding access to health care.

    JJ Dominguez for Texas House District 31

    Campaign website · jjdominguez4tx.com

    “expand access to healthcare, and ensure every family in District 31 has a fair shot”
  3. Supports fair wages for District 31 workers.

    JJ Dominguez for Texas House District 31

    Campaign website · jjdominguez4tx.com

    “better schools, affordable healthcare, and fair wages”
  4. Opposes school vouchers that fund private schools.

    JJ Dominguez for Texas House District 31

    Campaign website · jjdominguez4tx.com

    “school vouchers, which have redirected taxpayer money for private schools”
Photo of Ryan Guillen
Ryan GuillenOfficial portrait — Texas House of Representatives

Ryan Guillen

RepublicanIncumbent

Investor/rancher

The gist

  • Authored law creating Texas State Guard Professionalization Task Force.In office
  • Authored law on the Rural Economic Development and Investment Program.In office
  • Authored bill requiring paper ballots in certain counties.In office
  • Authored law on inspecting proposed Class I injection well sites.In office
  • Authored law on Medicare supplement eligibility for some under 65.In office
  • Authored law on government operations affecting the border region.In office

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

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  1. Authored law creating Texas State Guard Professionalization Task Force.

    HB 101, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to creating the Texas State Guard Professionalization Task Force.”
  2. Authored law on the Rural Economic Development and Investment Program.

    HB 2765, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to the Rural Economic Development and Investment Program and the Texas economic development fund.”
  3. Authored bill requiring paper ballots in certain counties.

    HB 1834, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to the required use of paper ballots in certain counties.”
  4. Authored law on inspecting proposed Class I injection well sites.

    HB 1238, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to the inspection of the location of a proposed Class I injection well.”
  5. Authored law on Medicare supplement eligibility for some under 65.

    HB 2516, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals younger than 65 years of age to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans.”
  6. Authored law on government operations affecting the border region.

    HB 1240, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to certain governmental operations affecting the border region.”

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State Representative, District 31 · Texas 2026 General Election · The Gist