Harris County, Texas

Texas House District 145

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 145, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Christina Morales and Inocensia Moreno. Candidate information follows official Harris County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Christina Morales (Democratic), Inocensia Moreno (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 145; Christina Morales 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, Christina Morales, is on the ballot.

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Christina Morales

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Christina Morales is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 145 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Christina Morales is a sitting member for the district, per the Texas House of Representatives' official roster. Her grandfather Felix H. Morales founded Morales Funeral Home in Houston, and her family also established KLVL, described as the first Spanish-language radio station to cover news for the Gulf Coast, per candidate campaign site.

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Inocensia Moreno

Republican

Top priorities

Addressing tax rates, education and infrastructure
Supporting small businesses through streamlined permitting
Managing insurance costs for neighborhood businesses

Per the Community Impact.

Biography

Inocensia Moreno is a native Houstonian with more than 25 years of experience as a community advocate, according to Community Impact. 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 145 in 2026?

When is the Texas House District 145 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

Christina Morales, full profile Inocensia Moreno, full profile Official Texas election office