State
State Senator, District 26
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state senator is one of 31 members of the Texas Senate, which writes and votes on state laws and the state budget and confirms many of the Governor's appointments.
Covers part of Bexar County.
Public safety
Julián VillarrealGreen
- Supports ending mandatory 287(g) agreements and repealing SB 4.
Jose MenendezDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Julián VillarrealGreen
- Supports eliminating the TEFA voucher program.
Jose MenendezDemocratic
- Proposes free prekindergarten for certain children.In office
- Sponsored law on seat belts for buses carrying children.In office
Housing
Julián VillarrealGreen
- Supports direct public investment in affordable housing.
Jose MenendezDemocratic
- Sponsored law on allocating low-income housing tax credits.In office
Environment & parks
Julián VillarrealGreen
- Proposes requiring companies to plug abandoned oil and gas wells.
- Proposes legislation for a transition to renewable energy.
Jose MenendezDemocratic
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Julián VillarrealGreen
No documented position found.
Jose MenendezDemocratic
- Proposes legalizing medical cannabis for certain conditions.In office
- Proposes barring therapists from trying to change children's sexual orientation.In office
Government & transparency
Julián VillarrealGreen
- Supports banning automated license plate readers.
Jose MenendezDemocratic
- Proposes letting any qualified voter vote early by mail.In office
- Proposes creating a Texas Redistricting Commission.In office
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