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State Representative, 55th District

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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.

Bell County: Belton, Harker Heights and Nolanville; most of Temple; part of Killeen.

Taxes & budget

Public safety

Education

  • Amelia RabrokerDemocratic

    • Opposes school vouchers.
    • Supports ending STAAR over-testing.
  • Hillary HicklandRepublican

    • Authored a bill on school districts' lobbying with public funds.In office

Economy & jobs

Roads & infrastructure

Health & human services

Government & transparency

  • Amelia RabrokerDemocratic

    • Proposes letting voters decide major issues by statewide ballot initiative.
  • Hillary HicklandRepublican

    • Authored a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote.In office
    • Authored a bill requiring efficiency audits of some local governments.In office

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