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Harris County, Texas

Texas House District 149

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 149, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Dave Bennett and Darlene Breaux. Candidate information follows official Harris County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Dave Bennett (Republican), Darlene Breaux (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 149. Not on the November ballot: Hubert Vo, the sitting member per the 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.

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Dave Bennett

Republican

Top priorities
  • Reducing electric bills and property taxes
  • Improving electric grid reliability

Per the League of Women Voters of Houston.

Biography

Dave Bennett is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 149. He is a retired electrical engineer with experience in critical infrastructure and cybersecurity and a small business owner in West Houston, per his campaign site.

Darlene Breaux

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Increasing basic education funding and support for special education and bilingual services
  • Supporting workforce development programs aligned with high-demand jobs
  • Investing in drainage, roads and broadband infrastructure

Per the League of Women Voters of Houston.

Biography

Darlene Breaux is an educator with more than 25 years of experience who serves as board president of Alief ISD, according to the League of Women Voters of Houston. She is an alumna of Emerge Texas and has led policy fellows through the Texas Education Policy Institute, per the same source. 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 149 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 149, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Dave Bennett and Darlene Breaux. Candidate information follows official Harris County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Texas House District 149 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?

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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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