State
State Representative, District 49
- 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 Travis County. Open seat: incumbent Gina Hinojosa is not on the general-election ballot.
Public safety
Montserrat GaribayDemocratic
- Supports universal background checks and red flag laws.
Arshia PapariGreen
- Supports ending qualified immunity for police misconduct.
Education
Montserrat GaribayDemocratic
- Supports raising per-pupil funding tied to cost of living.
- Supports universal full-day pre-K and free school meals.
Arshia PapariGreen
No documented position found.
Housing
Montserrat GaribayDemocratic
No documented position found.
Arshia PapariGreen
- Supports a statewide rent freeze and social housing.
Economy & jobs
Montserrat GaribayDemocratic
- Supports raising the minimum wage.
Arshia PapariGreen
- Supports universal childcare and paid parental leave.
Health & human services
Montserrat GaribayDemocratic
- Supports expanding Medicaid and raising reimbursement rates.
- Supports guaranteed access to abortion.
Arshia PapariGreen
- Proposes state-funded grocery stores to lower food costs.
Government & transparency
Montserrat GaribayDemocratic
No documented position found.
Arshia PapariGreen
- Supports taking corporate money out of politics.
Courts & justice
Montserrat GaribayDemocratic
- Supports legalizing and taxing adult cannabis use.
Arshia PapariGreen
- Supports ending the cash bail system.
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.