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Jasper County, Texas

Texas House District 21

See where Callas and Hernandez stand on housing, schools and the budget. Names follow official Jasper County election filings.

About this race

Ray Callas (Republican), Jacqueline "Jacky" Hernandez (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 21. Not on the November ballot: Dade Phelan, the sitting member per the 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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Ray Callas

Republican

Biography

Ray Callas is a board-certified anesthesiologist in Beaumont, a U.S. Navy veteran of Operation Desert Storm and a partner and owner at Kare Infusion Center, per the campaign site. Callas served as president of the Texas Medical Association during the 2025 legislative session and was appointed by the governor to the Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation, per the campaign site.

Jacqueline "Jacky" Hernandez

Democratic

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Policy focused on paychecks, housing, classrooms and family budgets, per campaign fundraising page
Biography

Jacqueline Hernandez grew up in a working-class immigrant family and has worked as a bricklayer in her family's business along with roles as a legislative staffer, legal assistant and supervisor, according to her campaign fundraising page. She previously worked for State Representative Chris Turner and completed the Texas Legislative Internship Program, per Lone Star Left. She is running as a Democrat for Texas House District 21.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 21 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 21, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Ray Callas and Jacqueline "Jacky" Hernandez. Candidate information follows official Jasper County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, schools and the budget.

When is the Texas House District 21 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 profiles
Ray Callas, full profileJacqueline "Jacky" Hernandez, full profileOfficial Texas election office