State
State Representative, 84th District
- 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.
Lubbock County: Shallowater; most of Lubbock; part of Abernathy.
Taxes & budget
Margaret DurhamDemocratic
No documented position found.
Carl TepperRepublican
- Supports capping spending growth at population plus inflation.
Public safety
Margaret DurhamDemocratic
No documented position found.
Carl TepperRepublican
- Opposes restrictions on gun rights.
Education
Margaret DurhamDemocratic
No documented position found.
Carl TepperRepublican
- Authored a bill barring school instruction on gender identity.In office
- Authored a 2025 law on college athlete compensation.In office
Health & human services
Margaret DurhamDemocratic
No documented position found.
Carl TepperRepublican
- Opposes abortion and public funding for Planned Parenthood.
Government & transparency
Margaret DurhamDemocratic
No documented position found.
Carl TepperRepublican
- Authored a bill restricting DEI initiatives in government contracting.In office
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