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State Representative, 85th District

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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 Austin, Colorado, Fayette, Waller and Wharton counties. Fort Bend County: Kendleton and Thompsons; part of Sugar Land.

Dennis "Goose" Geesaman

Republican

Retired

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Lawrence Brandyburg

Democratic

Professor and college administrator

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  • Supports giving public schools the resources students need.
  • Supports lowering energy costs and protecting consumers from price hikes.
  • Supports practical immigration solutions respecting law and dignity.
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  1. Supports giving public schools the resources students need.

    Dr. Lawrence D. Brandyburg | Candidate for Texas House of Representatives

    Campaign website · drlawrencebrandyburg.com

    “ensuring our schools have the resources they need to help students succeed”
  2. Supports lowering energy costs and protecting consumers from price hikes.

    Dr. Lawrence D. Brandyburg | Candidate for Texas House of Representatives

    Campaign website · drlawrencebrandyburg.com

    “Working to lower the cost of energy by supporting reliable, affordable resources and protecting consumers from unnecessary price hikes.”
  3. Supports practical immigration solutions respecting law and dignity.

    Dr. Lawrence D. Brandyburg | Candidate for Texas House of Representatives

    Campaign website · drlawrencebrandyburg.com

    “Addressing immigration concerns with practical, fair solutions that respect our laws and the dignity of all individuals.”

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