State
State Representative, District 40
- 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 Hidalgo County.
Taxes & budget
Celeste Cabrera-HuffRepublican
- Pledges to cut property taxes and stop unfair appraisals.
Terry CanalesDemocratic
- Authored bill exempting diabetic supplies from sales tax.In office
Education
Celeste Cabrera-HuffRepublican
- Supports teacher pay and parents' schooling choices.
Terry CanalesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Celeste Cabrera-HuffRepublican
- Pledges to simplify business licensing and cut red tape.
Terry CanalesDemocratic
- Authored bill on unemployment benefits for school bus, cafeteria workers.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Celeste Cabrera-HuffRepublican
- Supports strengthening the electric grid against threats.
Terry CanalesDemocratic
- Authored bill on county road administration systems.In office
Environment & parks
Celeste Cabrera-HuffRepublican
- Supports investing in reliable water infrastructure.
Terry CanalesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Celeste Cabrera-HuffRepublican
No documented position found.
Terry CanalesDemocratic
- Authored bill on public comments on non-agenda items at meetings.In office
Courts & justice
Celeste Cabrera-HuffRepublican
- Supports stronger penalties for repeat domestic abusers.
Terry CanalesDemocratic
- Authored bill on climate control systems in state prisons.In office
- Authored bill on expunging records for nonviolent misdemeanors.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; 7 issues covered in this race.