Webb County, Texas

Texas House District 42

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 42, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Teresa Johnson-Hernandez and Richard Pena Raymond. Candidate information follows official Webb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Teresa Johnson-Hernandez (Republican), Richard Pena Raymond (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 42; Richard Pena Raymond 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, Richard Pena Raymond, is on the ballot.

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Teresa Johnson-Hernandez

Republican

Top priorities

Improving local schools
Expanding healthcare access in South Texas
Supporting small businesses and economic development

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Johnson-Hernandez is a small business owner with deep roots in Webb County, per the campaign site. She describes herself as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, per the campaign site. She says she understands the community because she has lived through its growth and challenges, per the campaign site.

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Richard Pena Raymond

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Richard Pena Raymond is an attorney who previously worked for U.S. Senators Lloyd Bentsen and Paul Simon, holding degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas School of Law, according to his official House biography. Born in Alice, Texas and raised in Benavides, he was first elected to the Texas House in 1992 and now chairs the House Defense and Veterans' Affairs Committee. He is the incumbent seeking reelection to House District 42. 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 42 in 2026?

When is the Texas House District 42 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 Webb 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.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Webb County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Webb County Judge Webb County Commissioner, Precinct 2 Webb County Commissioner, Precinct 4 See all 17 Webb County races

Candidate profiles

Teresa Johnson-Hernandez, full profile Richard Pena Raymond, full profile Official Texas election office