Candy Noble
Republican · IncumbentTexas State Representative, District 89
Candy Noble is a Republican who represents Texas House District 89 in Collin County and was first elected in 20182. Her campaign site calls her a former educator3. She serves on the Human Services and Ways and Means committees and has a degree in education2. In a 2026 candidate Q&A she named traffic, flooding and water infrastructure, and cutting property taxes as priorities4.
Where they stand 21 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
DEI programsBan DEI offices and required training at public institutionshigh
Said · high confidence- Her campaign site says she banned DEI programs from public schools and universities. (2026) source
- Voted yes on SB 12 (2025), relating to parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and social transitioning, and to student clubs at public schools; it passed the House 88 to 47. (2025-05-25) source
- Voted yes on SB 17 (2023), relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education; it passed the House 83 to 62. (2023-05-22) source
China policyGet tougher: broad tariffs, state bans on land purchases, and forced app saleshigh
Said · high confidence- Her campaign site says she banned China, North Korea and hostile nations from buying Texas land. (2026) source
- Voted yes on SB 17 (2025), relating to the purchase or acquisition of an interest in real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty; it passed the House 86 to 59. (2025-05-09) source
- Was listed as a House cosponsor of SB 17 (2025), relating to the purchase or acquisition of an interest in real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty. (2025) source
ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadyhigh
Said · high confidence- Her campaign site says she fought for over $6 billion in border security funding and stands with efforts to deport criminal illegal aliens. (2026) source
- Voted yes on SB 4 (2023, fourth called session), relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions and certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions, and authorizing or requiring under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses; it passed the House 83 to 61. (2023-11-14) source
- Voted yes on SB 8 (2025), relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements; it passed the House 86 to 47. (2025-05-25) source
GunsRemove most restrictions; bearing arms is a righthigh
Official action · high confidence- Her campaign site says she voted for Texas' constitutional carry law and is rated A by the NRA. (2026) source
- Voted yes on HB 1927 (2021), relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is 21 years of age or older and not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm or other weapon; creating criminal offenses; it passed the House 87 to 58. (2021-04-16) source
- Voted yes on the final version of HB 1927 (2021), relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is 21 years of age or older and not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm or other weapon; creating criminal offenses; the House adopted the conference committee report 82 to 62. (2021-05-23) source
- Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 1927 (2021), relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is 21 years of age or older and not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm or other weapon; creating criminal offenses. (2021) source
Gender care for minorsNo, ban these treatments for minorshigh
Said · high confidence- Her campaign site says she banned gender modification on children. (2026) source
- Voted yes on SB 14 (2023), relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments; it passed the House 87 to 56. (2023-05-15) source
- Was listed as a House cosponsor of SB 14 (2023), relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments. (2023) source
Transgender athletesNo, teams should be based on biological sex, with open or coed optionshigh
Said · high confidence- Her campaign site says she banned men from competing in girls' sports. (2026) source
- Voted yes on HB 25 (2021, third called session), relating to requiring public school students to compete in interscholastic athletic competitions based on biological sex; it passed the House 76 to 54. (2021-10-14) source
- Was listed as a House joint author of HB 25 (2021, third called session), relating to requiring public school students to compete in interscholastic athletic competitions based on biological sex. (2021) source
- Voted yes on SB 15 (2023), relating to requiring public institution of higher education students who compete in intercollegiate athletic competitions to compete based on biological sex; it passed the House 95 to 50. (2023-05-18) source
- Was listed as a House cosponsor of SB 15 (2023), relating to requiring public institution of higher education students who compete in intercollegiate athletic competitions to compete based on biological sex. (2023) source
School choiceYes, universal school choice for every familymedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on SB 2 (2025), relating to the establishment of an education savings account program; it passed the House 86 to 61. (2025-04-17) source
- Was listed as a House cosponsor of SB 2 (2025), relating to the establishment of an education savings account program. (2025) source
- Voted no on the Raney amendment (Amendment No. 2) to HB 1 (2023, fourth called session), a bill that included the establishment of an education savings account program, which would strike Article 6 of the bill; the House adopted it 84 to 63. (2023-11-17) source
- Her campaign site says she passed a school choice bill allowing parents to ensure the best education possible for their children. (2026) source
Religion in schoolsSupport laws requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms and optional prayer periodsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on SB 10 (2025), relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms; it passed the House 82 to 46. (2025-05-25) source
- Was listed as the House sponsor of SB 10 (2025), relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. (2025) source
- Voted yes on SB 11 (2025), relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools; it passed the House 88 to 48. (2025-05-23) source
- Was listed as a House cosponsor of SB 11 (2025), relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools. (2025) source
Curriculum and booksParents, including the right to remove material they object tomedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on SB 13 (2025), relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the establishment of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials; it passed the House 86 to 55. (2025-05-28) source
- Voted yes on HB 900 (2023), relating to the regulation of library materials sold to or included in public school libraries; it passed the House 95 to 52. (2023-04-20) source
- Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 900 (2023), relating to the regulation of library materials sold to or included in public school libraries. (2023) source
RedistrictingState legislatures draw maps and may redraw any time, including for partisan advantagemedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on HB 4 (2025, second called session), relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas; it passed the House 88 to 52. (2025-08-20) source
- Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 4 (2025, second called session), relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas. (2025) source
Policing and crimeTougher sentences, more police funding, and stricter bailmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on SB 9 (2025), relating to the confinement or release of defendants before trial or sentencing, including regulating charitable bail organizations, and the conditions of and procedures for setting bail and reviewing bail decisions; it passed the House 118 to 25. (2025-05-20) source
- Voted yes on HB 1900 (2021), relating to municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments; it passed the House 90 to 49. (2021-05-07) source
- Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 1900 (2021), relating to municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments. (2021) source
- Was listed as a House cosponsor of SJR 5 (2025), proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail under certain circumstances to persons accused of certain offenses punishable as a felony. (2025) source
School vaccinesKeep requirements with simple personal-belief exemptionsmedium
Official action · medium confidenceElection rulesStrict photo ID, paper ballots, cleaner voter rolls and fewer mail ballotsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Her campaign site says she sponsored a constitutional amendment, approved by Texas voters, ensuring that only U.S. citizens can vote in Texas elections. (2026) source
- Voted yes on the final version of SB 1 (2021, second called session), relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses; the House adopted the conference committee report 80 to 41. (2021-08-31) source
- Was listed as a House cosponsor of SB 1 (2021, second called session), relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses. (2021) source
Property taxesEliminate school property taxes and replace them with sales tax or state moneymedium
Said · medium confidence- In a 2026 candidate Q&A she said she has a plan to use excess state revenue to buy down and quickly eliminate the school M&O property tax. (2026-08) source
- Was listed as a House cosponsor of SB 4 (2025), relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue. (2025) source
Nuclear powerBack new reactors with public funds, tax credits, and streamlined approvalsmedium
Official action · medium confidence- Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 14 (2025), relating to support for the development of the nuclear energy industry. (2025) source
Kids onlineBan social media accounts for minorslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted yes on HB 186 (2025), relating to prohibiting use of social media platforms by children; it passed the House 116 to 25. (2025-04-30) source
AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestlow
Official action · low confidence- Her campaign site lists defending the unborn and passing two bills banning taxpayer funding of abortions among her accomplishments. (2026) source
- Voted yes on SB 8 (2021), relating to abortion, including abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; authorizing a private civil right of action; it passed the House 83 to 64. (2021-05-06) source
- Voted yes on HB 1280 (2021), relating to prohibition of abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense; it passed the House 81 to 61. (2021-05-06) source
- Was listed as a House joint author of HB 1280 (2021), relating to prohibition of abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. (2021) source
- Was listed as the House sponsor of SB 33 (2025), relating to certain prohibited transactions and logistical support between a governmental entity and an abortion assistance entity or abortion provider for the procurement of an abortion or related services. (2025) source
AI data centersNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on SB 6 (2025), relating to the planning for, interconnection and operation of, and costs related to providing service for certain electrical loads and to the generation of electric power by a water supply or sewer service corporation; it passed the House 103 to 25. (2025-05-27) source
MarijuanaNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted no on HB 441 (2021), relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain marihuana possession and drug paraphernalia possession offenses; imposing a fee; it passed the House 88 to 40. (2021-04-30) source
- Voted no on HB 218 (2023), relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain offenses relating to the possession of marihuana, certain tetrahydrocannabinols, certain synthetic cannabinoids, and drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee; it passed the House 87 to 59. (2023-04-27) source
- Voted no on HB 46 (2025), relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration; it passed the House 122 to 21. (2025-05-13) source
- Voted yes on SB 3 (2025), relating to the regulation of products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring occupational licenses and permits; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; authorizing an administrative penalty; it passed the House 87 to 54. (2025-05-22) source
Housing and growthNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted no on SB 15 (2025), relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee; it passed the House 86 to 43. (2025-05-28) source
- Voted no on the final version of SB 15 (2025), relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee; the House adopted the conference committee report 78 to 57. (2025-06-01) source
Mandatory minimumsNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on HB 6 (2023), relating to the designation of fentanyl poisoning or fentanyl toxicity for purposes of the death certificate and to the criminal penalties for certain controlled substance offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; it passed the House 124 to 21. (2023-04-28) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Energy and climate, Texas power grid, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, E-Verify mandate.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (66)
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- Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election (Collin County block), Aug. 28, 2026Texas Secretary of State
- Biography, Rep. Candy NobleTexas House of Representatives
- Candy Noble for State Representative (campaign site)Noble campaign
- Q&A: Meet the candidates in the race for Texas House District 89 seatCommunity Impact
- HB 1280 (2021), 87th Legislature: enrolled textTexas Legislature Online
- SB 17 (2025), 89th Legislature: enrolled textTexas Legislature Online
- House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 46: SB 2 passage (Record 300)Texas House Journal
- SB 2 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- House Journal, 88th Legislature, Fourth Called Session, Day 5: HB 1 Amendment No. 2 (Raney) (Record 56)Texas House Journal
- House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 73: SB 10 passage (Record 3503)Texas House Journal
- SB 10 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 71: SB 11 passage (Record 3315)Texas House Journal
- SB 11 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 73: SB 12 passage (Record 3506)Texas House Journal
- House Journal, 88th Legislature, Day 68: SB 17 passage (Record 1921)Texas House Journal
- House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 60: SB 17 passage (Record 1881)Texas House Journal
- SB 17 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 76: SB 13 passage (Record 3921)Texas House Journal
- House Journal, 88th Legislature, Day 45: HB 900 passage (Record 351)Texas House Journal
- HB 900 (2023), 88th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- House Journal, 89th Legislature, Second Called Session, Day 5: HB 4 final passage (Record 30)Texas House Journal
- HB 4 (2025, second called session), 89th Legislature, Second Called Session: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 53: HB 186 passage (Record 972)Texas House Journal
- House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 75: SB 6 passage (Record 3643)Texas House Journal
- House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 68: SB 9 passage (Record 3003)Texas House Journal
- House Journal, 87th Legislature, Day 42: HB 1900 passage (Record 847)Texas House Journal
- HB 1900 (2021), 87th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- SJR 5 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 64: HB 1586 passage (Record 2465)Texas House Journal
- HB 1586 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- House Journal, 87th Legislature, Day 37: HB 441 passage (Record 596)Texas House Journal
- House Journal, 88th Legislature, Day 50: HB 218 passage (Record 605)Texas House Journal
- House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 63: HB 46 passage (Record 2257)Texas House Journal
- House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 70: SB 3 passage (Record 3304)Texas House Journal
- House Journal, 88th Legislature, Fourth Called Session, Day 5: SB 4 passage (Record 48)Texas House Journal
- House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 73: SB 8 passage (Record 3502)Texas House Journal
- House Journal, 87th Legislature, Day 41: SB 8 passage (Record 784)Texas House Journal
- House Journal, 87th Legislature, Day 41: HB 1280 passage (Record 793)Texas House Journal
- HB 1280 (2021), 87th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- SB 33 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- House Journal, 87th Legislature, Day 27: HB 1927 passage (Record 298)Texas House Journal
- House Journal, 87th Legislature, Day 53: HB 1927 conference committee report (Record 1335)Texas House Journal
- HB 1927 (2021), 87th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- House Journal, 87th Legislature, Second Called Session, Day 6: SB 1 conference committee report (Record 118)Texas House Journal
- SB 1 (2021, second called session), 87th Legislature, Second Called Session: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- SB 4 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 76: SB 15 passage (Record 3837)Texas House Journal
- House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 80: SB 15 conference committee report (Record 4137)Texas House Journal
- SB 15 (2025), 89th Legislature: enrolled textTexas Legislature Online
- House Journal, 88th Legislature, Day 63: SB 14 passage (Record 1688)Texas House Journal
- SB 14 (2023), 88th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- House Journal, 87th Legislature, Third Called Session, Day 6: HB 25 passage (Record 83)Texas House Journal
- HB 25 (2021, third called session), 87th Legislature, Third Called Session: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- House Journal, 88th Legislature, Day 66: SB 15 passage (Record 1813)Texas House Journal
- SB 15 (2023), 88th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- House Journal, 88th Legislature, Day 51: HB 6 passage (Record 683)Texas House Journal
- HB 14 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- SB 12 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- SB 17 (2023), 88th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- SB 13 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- SB 6 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- SB 3 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- SB 8 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- SB 8 (2021), 87th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- SB 15 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
- HB 6 (2023), 88th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online