State
State Representative, District 5
- 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.
All of Wood, Upshur, Titus, Camp and Rains counties; part of Smith County.
Public safety
Hector GarzaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Cole HefnerRepublican
- Authored bill on citizenship requirements for peace officer licensing.In office
Housing
Hector GarzaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Cole HefnerRepublican
- Authored bill on local rules for multifamily and conversion projects.In office
Economy & jobs
Hector GarzaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Cole HefnerRepublican
- Authored bill requiring smart-device operators to disclose data collection.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Hector GarzaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Cole HefnerRepublican
- Authored bill on state financial assistance for rail facilities.In office
Government & transparency
Hector GarzaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Cole HefnerRepublican
- Authored bill on land purchases by certain foreign entities.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; 5 issues covered in this race.