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State Representative, District 39

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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.

Part of Hidalgo County. Unopposed. The name is printed as certified by the Secretary of State ("Armando Mando Martinez"); the House directory lists him as Armando "Mando" Martinez.

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Armando Mando MartinezOfficial portrait — Texas House of Representatives

Armando Mando Martinez

DemocraticIncumbent

The gist

  • Authored bill on cost-of-living increases for TRS retirees.In office
  • Authored bill on drug coverage when pharmacy benefit managers change.In office
  • Authored bill on flood control in TxDOT highway projects.In office
  • Authored bill on health coverage for first responders' job injuries.In office
  • Authored law on school districts changing board election dates.In office

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

More about Armando
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  1. Authored bill on cost-of-living increases for TRS retirees.

    HB 2087, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to cost-of-living increases applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.”
  2. Authored bill on drug coverage when pharmacy benefit managers change.

    HB 3542, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to the effect of a pharmacy benefit manager change on prescription drug coverage.”
  3. Authored bill on flood control in TxDOT highway projects.

    HB 3544, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to flood control measures for Texas Department of Transportation highway projects.”
  4. Authored bill on health coverage for first responders' job injuries.

    HB 3914, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to the health benefit plan coverage of and reimbursement for the treatment of a first responder's injuries sustained within the course and scope of”
  5. Authored law on school districts changing board election dates.

    HB 3546, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

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

    “Relating to the authority of an independent school district to change the date of the general election for officers.”

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