Cameron County, Texas

Texas House District 38

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.

About this race

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.

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, Erin Elizabeth Gamez, is on the ballot.

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Erin Elizabeth Gamez

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Investing in public schools
Supporting job creation and workforce development

Per the ValleyCentral.

Biography

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 was found as of September 11, 2026.

Laura E. Cisneros

Republican

Biography

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 was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 38 in 2026?

When is the Texas House District 38 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 Cameron 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 Cameron County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Cameron County Commissioner, Precinct 2 Cameron County Commissioner, Precinct 4 Cameron County Clerk See all 25 Cameron County races

Candidate profiles

Erin Elizabeth Gamez, full profile Laura E. Cisneros, full profile Official Texas election office