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2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 38, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Erin Elizabeth Gamez and Laura E. Cisneros. Candidate information follows official Cameron County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Erin Elizabeth Gamez (Democratic), Laura E. Cisneros (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 38; Erin Elizabeth Gamez 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.
Erin Gamez is an attorney from Brownsville practicing administrative, business, criminal and family law, and serves as the mental health diversion court attorney for Cameron County, according to ValleyCentral. She was elected in a March 2022 special election as the first woman to represent House District 38 and is the incumbent seeking reelection. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
2026 priorities (per the ValleyCentral)
- Investing in public schools
- Supporting job creation and workforce development
Laura E. Cisneros is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
