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Gonzales County, Texas

Texas House District 44

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 44, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Alan Schoolcraft and Eric Norman. Candidate information follows official Gonzales County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Alan Schoolcraft (Republican), Eric Norman (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 44; Alan Schoolcraft 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, Alan Schoolcraft, is on the ballot.

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Alan Schoolcraft

Alan Schoolcraft

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Alan Schoolcraft represents Texas House District 44, covering Guadalupe and Gonzales counties. He is an attorney, business owner and United States Air Force veteran from McQueeney, Texas, per the Texas House of Representatives. He served six terms in the Texas House from 1981 to 1993 and returned to the House in 2024, per the Texas House of Representatives. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

Eric Norman

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Support economic development, small businesses and better wages
  • Support public education and oppose school vouchers
  • Oppose state tax incentives for AI data centers, citing water and power use

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Eric Norman is the Democratic nominee for Texas House District 44 and works as an independent shoemaker in Seguin, Texas, per his campaign site. He is an Eagle Scout and a graduate of the University of North Texas, and he co-founded Community Cycles Seguin, a nonprofit community bike shop, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 44 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 44, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Alan Schoolcraft and Eric Norman. Candidate information follows official Gonzales County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Texas House District 44 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 Gonzales County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Gonzales County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Alan Schoolcraft, full profileEric Norman, full profileOfficial Texas election office