State
State Representative, District 7
- 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 Gregg, Harrison and Marion counties.
Taxes & budget
Fantasha AllenDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jay DeanRepublican
- Authored bill reducing homestead appraised value in first qualifying year.In office
Public safety
Fantasha AllenDemocratic
- Supports community safety with fairness and justice.
Jay DeanRepublican
- Authored bill increasing penalty for intoxication assault.In office
Education
Fantasha AllenDemocratic
- Supports expanding affordable education and job training.
Jay DeanRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Fantasha AllenDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jay DeanRepublican
- Authored bill on removing unauthorized occupants from real property.In office
Environment & parks
Fantasha AllenDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jay DeanRepublican
- Authored bill on interbasin water transfer permit requirements.In office
Health & human services
Fantasha AllenDemocratic
- Supports resources for working parents and single mothers.
- Supports rural health care access and mental health investment.
Jay DeanRepublican
- Authored law creating Health Impact, Cost, and Coverage Analysis Program.In office
Government & transparency
Fantasha AllenDemocratic
- Supports accountable, transparent and responsive government.
Jay DeanRepublican
No documented position found.
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.