State
State Representative, District 41
- 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. Open seat: incumbent R.D. "Bobby" Guerra is not on the general-election ballot.
Taxes & budget
Julio SalinasDemocratic
No documented position found.
Gary GrovesRepublican
- Supports balancing the state budget without raising taxes.
- Supports eliminating property taxes.
Education
Julio SalinasDemocratic
- Opposes private school vouchers; supports raising the basic allotment.
- Supports permanent cost-of-living raises for retired teachers.
Gary GrovesRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Julio SalinasDemocratic
- Supports repealing Texas right-to-work laws.
- Supports a statewide paid family leave program.
Gary GrovesRepublican
- Supports targeted tax breaks to raise paychecks.
Roads & infrastructure
Julio SalinasDemocratic
- Supports sustained state funding for Valley flood control.
Gary GrovesRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Julio SalinasDemocratic
- Supports expanding Medicaid in Texas.
- Supports capping insulin prices.
Gary GrovesRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Julio SalinasDemocratic
No documented position found.
Gary GrovesRepublican
- Pledges to step down after four terms absent term limits.
Courts & justice
Julio SalinasDemocratic
No documented position found.
Gary GrovesRepublican
- Supports lawsuit reform to lower insurance premiums.
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.