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Bexar County, Texas

Texas House District 119

See where Campos and Perez stand on taxes and schools. Names follow official Bexar County election filings.

About this race

Elizabeth "Liz" Campos (Democratic), Melva Perez (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 119; Elizabeth "Liz" Campos 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.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Elizabeth "Liz" Campos, is on the ballot.

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Elizabeth "Liz" Campos

Elizabeth "Liz" Campos

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • School and child safety
  • Property tax reform
  • Support for seniors and veterans
Biography

Elizabeth "Liz" Campos is the Democratic incumbent for Texas House District 119 in San Antonio, serving her third term as the first woman elected to the seat. She has more than thirty years of experience as a legal administrator at San Antonio law firms and previously worked as a House Constituent Coordinator, Senate District Director, and Senate Chief of Staff, according to her official biography, and she is also a third-generation plumber and businesswoman.

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Melva Perez

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Permanent property tax relief for families and seniors
  • Expand vocational and trade school programs
  • Invest in the power grid and aging water systems
Biography

Melva Perez is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel with 28 years of military service, according to her campaign website. She is the Republican nominee for Texas House District 119, running against the Democratic primary winner in the November general election.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 119 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 119, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Elizabeth "Liz" Campos and Melva Perez. Candidate information follows official Bexar County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on taxes and schools.

When is the Texas House District 119 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.

How do I see my exact Bexar County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Bexar County and state election office filings, last verified October 26, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Elizabeth "Liz" Campos, full profileMelva Perez, full profileOfficial Texas election office