Election
KEY: R Republican *Incumbent
Texas House of Representatives, District 3
Why are you running for office?
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 difference 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.* Occupation & 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 Occupation & experience: retired real estate and commercial photographer; constitutional scholar, election security-auditor/ activists, won against government www.kristenplaisance.com
R
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Elect: George Brian Vachris to State Board of Education District 8 Licensed Engineer, Former Teacher in Houston ISD, taught at a Title 1 School for 9 years. Dedicated to improving: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (S.T.E.M.) Curricula. Familiar with the Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Course Framework. He successfully testified against a bad proposed engineering course to have it rewritten and redesignated, in November 2024. He testified at a Texas State Senate Committee against the use of incorrect pronoun designations and transgender transitions. This should have no place in our public schools. Patriotism and the benefits of free market economies versus socialist and communist economies must be taught. By Law, SB 24 requires that the State incorporate the teaching of the evils of communist regimes, the mass starvations, the terror under Stalin and Mao, the rise of communism in Latin America, etc. The provisions of the law must be incorporated into the TEKS for chapter 113 (social studies). This law is NOT on the list of new requirements on the TEA website! Why? He will pay attention to details and work to adjust the TEKS. Part of his testimony is shown below. He has 4 degrees in various fields, helped write the Republican Platform.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STATEMENT IS TO REMIND THE BOARD THAT SENATE BILL 24 REQUIRES THE STATE TO TEACH THE DANGERS AND CRIMES OF COMMUNIST REGIMES…THE KEY TO ADOPTING SB 24 INTO THE CURRICULUM IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL OF THE PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE TEKS FOR THE …REQUIRED COURSES… [Part of his Testimony Before S.B.O.E. Nov. 19, 2025]
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