Harris County, Texas

Texas House District 143

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 143, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Ana Hernandez and Frank Salazar. Candidate information follows official Harris County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Ana Hernandez (Democratic), Frank Salazar (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 143; Ana Hernandez 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, Ana Hernandez, is on the ballot.

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Ana Hernandez

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Public education funding from pre-K through college
Healthcare access for all Texans
Job creation and economic growth for Texas families

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Hernandez has represented District 143 in the Texas House since a December 2005 special election and is now serving her eighth full term, currently vice chair of the House Committee on State Affairs, per the campaign site. Born in Reynosa, Mexico and raised in Pasadena, Texas, she earned a bachelor's degree in political science and psychology from the University of Houston and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law, per the campaign site. She practices law at Soto & Hernandez, L.L.P., per the campaign site.

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Frank Salazar

Republican

Biography

Frank Salazar is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 143 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 143 in 2026?

When is the Texas House District 143 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 Harris 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.

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Candidate roster from official Harris County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Ana Hernandez, full profile Frank Salazar, full profile Official Texas election office