Tomball - Magnolia Edition | January 2026

Election

BY COLE GEE & LIZZY SPANGLER

KEY: D Democrat R Republican *Incumbent

Texas House of Representatives, District 3

Why are you running for oce?

What are the biggest challenges facing District 3?

For the last few years, I have listened to constituents and worked hard to pass conservative priorities that really make a dierence in their lives. I want to continue working hard for the people of this district.

Runaway property taxes. Out of control appraisals. Water cost and availability.

Cecil Bell Jr.* Experience: contractor (water & wastewater construction); self- employed since 1983, providing jobs and critical infrastructure to Texans www.cecilbelljr.org

R

I got really tired of watching our legislature capitulate to special interests, violating our rights with unconstitutional bills; spending money out of control without constitutional authority—mostly on self-interested bills, vote buying (stealing money from taxpayers to give to special groups), corporate welfare and crony deals; and taxing us to …

I’ve been out at events and door-to-door talking to the people of House District 3. The overwhelming number of people I talk to are concerned about the burden of high property taxes and the ever-increasing cost of living. Their dollars just don’t go as far as they....

Kristen Plaisance Experience: retired real estate and commercial photographer; constitutional scholar, election security-auditor/activists, won against government www.kristenplaisance.com

Texas House of Representatives, District 130

What are the biggest challenges facing District 130?

Why are you running for oce?

I am running because our elected majority has let us down. They do not work to benet all Texans and do not hold corrupt colleagues accountable. I love to help people and want to ght for all Texans. We need to work together to solve complex problems.

District 130 is a great place to live! We need to make sure our schools are properly funded, operating without political interference (book bans and removal of inconvenient science subject matter like climate change). We are fortunate to have avoided high-prole mass shootings but need to be vigilant and proactive.

Joel Camann Experience: environmental

engineer/project manager: work with stakeholders and teams/experts to nd win-win solutions. www.joeltexas.com

D

We desperately need new leadership that serves the working class and prioritizes aordability. I refuse to let the federal level distract us from the needs of our local communities. As state representative, it would be my honor to give back to the community that I grew up in.

Our public education system is under attack. It is unacceptable that kids in my district lost buses for a year due to budget cuts. They had to cross busy streets, and many were hit by oncoming trac. The state needs to keep up with its fair share of the funding.

Brett Robinson Experience: community leader, master’s in public administration, former UH Democrats VP, head coach, Miracle League volunteer www.brett4texas.com

D

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