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Bell County, Texas

Texas House District 55

Rabroker and Hickland are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Bell County election filings.

About this race

Amelia Rabroker (Democratic), Hillary Hickland (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 55; Hillary Hickland is the sitting member, per the Texas House of Representatives' official roster. Nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (or a May 26 runoff) or advanced unopposed; the field is the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

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Amelia Rabroker

Democratic

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Opposing school vouchers and unfunded state mandates that affect neighborhood public schools, per candidate voter guide profile
  • Supporting the economic security, healthcare and housing needs of the district's military families near Fort Cavazos, per candidate voter guide profile
Biography

Amelia Rabroker is an art teacher and small business owner in Central Texas who raised a family there, per the campaign site.

Hillary Hickland

Hillary Hickland

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Border security
  • Education
  • Cost of living
Biography

Hillary Hickland was first elected in November 2024 to represent Texas House District 55, covering central Bell County including Temple, Belton and Harker Heights, according to her official House biography. She is the incumbent seeking reelection.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 55 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 55, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Amelia Rabroker and Hillary Hickland. Candidate information follows official Bell County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Texas House District 55 election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Bell County and state election office filings, last verified October 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Bell County Commissioner, Precinct 2Bell County Commissioner, Precinct 4Bell County ClerkSee all 20 Bell County races
Candidate profiles
Amelia Rabroker, full profileHillary Hickland, full profileOfficial Texas election office