On October 13, 2026, Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) released its endorsements for the 2026 General Election on November 3, 2026.*
THLN endorses candidates based on their overall voting record and platform, performance on animal welfare issues as an incumbent, and their previous records at the local level. Since 1975, THLN has passed essential legislation that has improved the lives of Texas animals, always with the support and dedication of key elected officials. We encourage Texas voters who care deeply about the humane treatment of animals to consider our endorsements because we need these advocates back in the Capitol in 2027 to help pass strong animal welfare laws.
“Animal welfare matters to Texans across the political spectrum. THLN’s endorsements reflect our bipartisan approach: supporting candidates from both parties who are willing to advance meaningful protections for animals. We believe lasting progress comes from working with leaders across the aisle and building support around practical solutions,” said Kolby Monnig, Senior Director of Government Relations at THLN.
THLN’s 2026 General Election Endorsements are as follows:
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TEXAS HOUSE |
TEXAS SENATE |
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District 1: Chris Spencer (R) |
District 1: Bryan Hughes (R) |
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District 3: Kristen Plaisance (R) |
District 2: Bob Hall (R) |
| District 4: Keith Bell (R) | District 4: Brett Ligon (R) |
| District 7: Jay Dean (R) | District 18: Lois Kolkhorst (R) |
| District 9: Rocky Thigpen (R) | District 19: Roland Gutierrez (D) |
| District 11: Joanne Shofner (R) | District 21: Judith Zaffirini (D) |
| District 15: Brad Bailey (R) | District 22: David Cook (R) |
| District 16: Will Metcalf (R) | District 24: Pete P. Flores (R) |
| District 18: Janis Holt (R) | District 26: José Menendez (D) |
| District 20: Terry Wilson (R) | |
| District 21: Ray Callas (R) | |
| District 22: Christian Manuel (D) | |
| District 23: Terri Leo-Wilson (R) | |
| District 24: Greg Bonnen (R) | |
| District 25: Cody Vasut (R) | |
| District 30: A.J. Louderback (R) | |
| District 31: Ryan Guillen (R) | |
| District 32: Todd Hunter (R) | |
| District 34: Denise Villalobos (R) | |
| District 35: Oscar Longoria (D) | |
| District 37: Janie Lopez (R) | |
| District 38: Erin Gamez (D) | |
| District 40: Terry Canales (D) | |
| District 42: Richard Raymond (D) | |
| District 43: J.M. Lozano (R) | |
| District 45: Erin Zwiener (D) | |
| District 46: Sheryl Cole (D) | |
| District 47: Pooja Sethi (D) | |
| District 48: Donna Howard (D) | |
| District 49: Montserrat Garibay (D) | |
| District 51: Maria Luisa Flores (D) | |
| District 54: Brad Buckley (R) | |
| District 56: Pat Curry (R) | |
| District 57: Richard Hayes (R) | |
| District 58: Helen Kerwin (R) | |
| District 62: Shelley Luther (R) | |
| District 63: Ben Bumgarner (R) | |
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District 66: Matt Shaheen (R) |
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| District 67: Jeff Leach (R) | |
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District 69: James Frank (R) |
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| District 70: Mihaela Plesa (D) | |
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District 71: Jay Hardaway (R) |
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| District 72: Drew Darby (R) | |
| District 75: Mary Gonzalez (D) | |
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District 76: Suleman Lalani (D) |
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| District 77: Vincent Perez (D) | |
| District 78: Joseph Moody (D) | |
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District 79: Claudia Ordaz (D) |
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| District 81: Brooks Landgraf (R) | |
| District 82: Tom Craddick (R) | |
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District 86: Holly Jeffreys (R) |
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| District 89: Candy Noble (R) | |
| District 90: Ramon Romero Jr. (D) | |
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District 92: Salman Bhojani (D) |
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| District 95: Nicole Collier (D) | |
| District 99: Charlie Geren (R) | |
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District 102: Ana-Maria Ramos (D) |
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| District 103: Rafael Anchia (D) | |
| District 105: Terry Meza (D) | |
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District 106: Jared Patterson (R) |
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| District 107: Linda Garcia (D) | |
| District 108: Morgan Meyer (R) | |
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District 109: Aicha Davis (D) |
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| District 110: Toni Rose (D) | |
| District 112: Angie Chen Button (R) | |
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District 113: Rhetta Andrews Bowers (D) |
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| District 114: John W. Bryant (D) | |
| District 115: Cassandra Garcia Hernandez (D) | |
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District 117: Philip Cortez (D) |
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| District 119: Elizabeth Campos (D) | |
| District 120: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D) | |
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District 123: Diego Bernal (D) |
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| District 124: Josey Garcia (D) | |
| District 126: Stan Stanart (R) | |
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District 130: Tom Oliverson (R) |
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| District 132: Mike Schofield (R) | |
| District 133: Mano DeAyala (R) | |
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District 134: Ann Johnson (D) |
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| District 136: John Bucy III (D) | |
| District 137: Gene Wu (D) | |
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District 138: Lacey Hull (R) |
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| District 139: Charlene Ward Johnson (D) | |
| District 140: Armando Walle (D) | |
| District 141: Senfronia Thompson (D) | |
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District 142: Harold Dutton Jr. (D) |
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| District 143: Ana Hernandez (D) | |
| District 144: Mary Ann Perez (D) | |
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District 145: Christina Morales (D) |
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| District 146: Lauren Ashley Simmons (D) | |
| District 147: Jolanda Jones (D) | |
| District 148: Penny Morales Shaw (D) |
*We choose to endorse these candidates based on three major criteria:
1. The candidate’s overall voting record and platform
2. The candidate’s performance on animal protection issues
3. The candidate’s prospect of mounting a credible, competitive campaign
THLN only endorses in contested races where, among other things, an incumbent has a voting record we can evaluate. In many races, those conditions aren’t met, so we cannot apply reliable scoring criteria and therefore cannot issue an endorsement. Please also note that we issue endorsements only for state offices and do not endorse federal offices. Our goal is for Texas to be a more humane place for animals, and for our state legislature to pass the necessary laws to protect them and eliminate cruelty. Thus, we encourage those who care deeply about these issues to consider and be guided by our endorsements, and to support candidates who will advance a humane agenda.