Bell County, Texas

Texas House District 55

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 55, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Amelia Rabroker and Hillary Hickland. Candidate information follows official Bell County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Amelia Rabroker (Democratic), Hillary Hickland (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 55; Hillary Hickland 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, Hillary Hickland, is on the ballot.

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Amelia Rabroker

Democratic

Top priorities

Opposing school vouchers and unfunded state mandates that affect neighborhood public schools
Supporting the economic security, healthcare and housing needs of the district's military families near Fort Cavazos

Per the candidate voter guide profile.

Biography

Amelia Rabroker is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 55 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Rabroker owns The Art Space in Harker Heights and is a former public educator, artist, small-business owner and longtime Bell County community advocate, per candidate voter guide profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Hillary Hickland

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Border security
Education
Cost of living

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Hillary Hickland was first elected in November 2024 to represent Texas House District 55, covering central Bell County including Temple, Belton and Harker Heights, according to her official House biography. She is the incumbent seeking reelection.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 55 in 2026?

When is the Texas House District 55 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 Bell 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.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Bell County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Bell County Commissioner, Precinct 2 Bell County Commissioner, Precinct 4 Bell County Clerk See all 20 Bell County races

Candidate profiles

Amelia Rabroker, full profile Hillary Hickland, full profile Official Texas election office