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El Paso County, Texas

Texas House District 74

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 74, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Robert Garza and Eddie Morales, Jr. Candidate information follows official El Paso County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Robert Garza (Republican), Eddie Morales, Jr (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 74; Eddie Morales, Jr 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, Eddie Morales, Jr, is on the ballot.

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Robert Garza

Republican

Biography

Robert Garza is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 74 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.

Eddie Morales, Jr

Eddie Morales, Jr

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Opposing federal border barrier construction in Big Bend National Park
  • Public school funding

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Eddie Morales Jr. is an attorney and business owner from Eagle Pass who represents Texas House District 74, an eleven-county district spanning from Eagle Pass to El Paso, according to his campaign site. He has worked on border security, healthcare, education, and infrastructure legislation during his time in office.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 74 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 74, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Robert Garza and Eddie Morales, Jr. Candidate information follows official El Paso County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Texas House District 74 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 El Paso County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official El Paso County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Robert Garza, full profileEddie Morales, Jr, full profileOfficial Texas election office