Carrie Isaac
Republican · IncumbentTexas State Representative, District 73 (parts of Comal and Hays counties)
Carrie Isaac is a Republican who has represented Texas House District 73, which covers parts of Comal and Hays counties, since 20236. She is a nonprofit leader who serves as executive director of DEWIT, a nonprofit that provides financial assistance to veterans3. She is on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot against Democrat Merrie Fox1.
Where they stand 18 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadyhigh
Said · high confidence- Her campaign site lists securing the border, increasing border security funding and stopping the magnets that encourage illegal immigration as key issues. (2026) source
- Voted yes on SB 4 (2023, fourth called session), which made illegal entry into Texas a state crime; it passed the House 83 to 61. (2023-11-14) source
- Voted yes on SB 8 (2025), which requires certain sheriffs to enter agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; it passed the House 86 to 47. (2025-05-25) source
- Is listed as a House cosponsor of SB 8 (2025). (2025) source
School choiceYes, universal school choice for every familyhigh
Said · high confidence- In a September 2026 Community Impact Q&A she said school funding should follow the student and support parental choice. (2026-09-10) source
- Voted yes on SB 2 (2025), which created a state education savings account program that can pay for private school; it passed the House 86 to 61. (2025-04-17) source
- Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 3 (2025), relating to establishing an education savings account program. (2025) source
Curriculum and booksParents, including the right to remove material they object tohigh
Said · high confidence- Her 2025 session recap lists SB 13 as a victory, describing it as strengthening parental oversight of school library books through local advisory councils of mostly parents. (2025-07-24) source
- Voted yes on SB 13 (2025), which set up local school library advisory councils and parental oversight of library materials; it passed the House 86 to 55. (2025-05-28) source
- Voted yes on HB 900 (2023), which regulates library materials sold to or kept in public school libraries; it passed the House 95 to 52. (2023-04-20) source
DEI programsBan DEI offices and required training at public institutionshigh
Said · high confidence- Her 2025 session recap lists SB 12 as a victory, noting it bans the use of public funds for diversity training in K-12 schools. (2025-07-24) source
- Voted yes on SB 12 (2025), which set parental rights rules and prohibited diversity, equity and inclusion duties in K-12 schools; it passed the House 88 to 47. (2025-05-25) source
- Voted yes on SB 17 (2023), which banned diversity, equity and inclusion offices at public universities; it passed the House 83 to 62. (2023-05-22) source
Religion in schoolsSupport laws requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms and optional prayer periodshigh
Said · high confidence- In a December 2025 post she called for restoring moral clarity in Texas classrooms and defended the Ten Commandments law (SB 10) against a lawsuit. (2025-12-05) source
- Voted yes on SB 10 (2025), which requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms; it passed the House 82 to 46. (2025-05-25) source
- Is listed as a House cosponsor of SB 10 (2025). (2025) source
China policyGet tougher: broad tariffs, state bans on land purchases, and forced app saleshigh
Said · high confidence- Her 2025 session recap lists SB 17, which restricts foreign adversaries such as the Chinese Communist Party from buying Texas land, as a victory under Texas is not for sale. (2025-07-24) source
- Voted yes on SB 17 (2025), which restricts purchases of Texas real property by certain foreign governments and entities; it passed the House 86 to 59. (2025-05-09) source
- Is listed as a House cosponsor of SB 17 (2025). (2025) source
Nuclear powerBack new reactors with public funds, tax credits, and streamlined approvalshigh
Said · high confidenceElection rulesStrict photo ID, paper ballots, cleaner voter rolls and fewer mail ballotshigh
Said · high confidence- Her campaign site lists ensuring election integrity as a key issue, and her 2025 recap lists SB 2753, which combined early voting and election day into one period, and SB 16, which would require proof of citizenship to register, as priorities. (2025-07-24) source
- Is listed as the House sponsor of SB 2753 (2025), integrating early voting and election day voting; it took effect Sept. 1, 2025. (2025) source
- Is listed as the House sponsor of SB 16 (2025), requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote; it did not become law. (2025) source
Property taxesKeep cutting them and cap how fast they can risehigh
Said · high confidence- In a September 2026 Community Impact Q&A she said she will fight to cap homestead appraisals at 3 percent, require a two-thirds voter vote on tax increases, and make local governments live within state spending limits. (2026-09-10) source
- Was listed as the author of HB 184 (2025, first called session), relating to reducing the maximum compressed school district tax rate. (2025) source
- Is listed as a House cosponsor of SJR 2 (2025), a constitutional amendment to increase the residence homestead exemption. (2025) source
Transgender athletesNo, teams should be based on biological sex, with open or coed optionsmedium
RedistrictingState legislatures draw maps and may redraw any time, including for partisan advantagemedium
Voted · medium confidencePolicing and crimeTougher sentences, more police funding, and stricter bailmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Her campaign site lists supporting law enforcement and stopping the defund the police movement among her key issues. (2026) source
- Voted yes on SB 9 (2025), which tightened bail procedures and regulated charitable bail organizations; it passed the House 118 to 25. (2025-05-20) source
- Is listed as a House cosponsor of SJR 5 (2025), a constitutional amendment requiring denial of bail for certain serious offenses unless certain findings are made. (2025) source
AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestlow
Said · low confidence- Her campaign site lists protecting unborn life and says she is 100 percent pro-life. (2026) source
- Voted yes on HB 7 (2025, second called session), which restricted making and distributing abortion-inducing drugs; it passed the House 82 to 48. (2025-08-28) source
- Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 5510 (2025) and HB 1806 (2025), both relating to abortion. (2025) source
GunsRemove most restrictions; bearing arms is a rightlow
Official action · low confidence- Her campaign site lists preserving the Second Amendment among her key issues. (2026) source
- Was listed as the author of HB 3137 (2023), relating to prohibited local regulation of firearms or air guns, and HB 3138 (2023), relating to recognition of a handgun license issued by another state. (2023) source
- Is listed as the House sponsor of SB 706 (2025), relating to recognition of a handgun license issued by another state; it took effect Sept. 1, 2025. (2025) source
School vaccinesKeep requirements with simple personal-belief exemptionslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted yes on HB 1586 (2025), which changed where the school vaccine exemption affidavit form is printed so that parents can print it themselves; it passed the House 83 to 54. (2025-05-14) source
- Was listed among the authors (joint author) of HB 730 (2025), relating to the affidavit form for claiming an exemption from required immunizations. (2025) source
Kids onlineNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidenceAI data centersNo single answer fitsmedium
Said · medium confidence- In a September 2026 Community Impact Q&A she said she does not believe the Hill Country is the place for data centers and will help pass legislation to write clear parameters into law and end tax breaks that subsidize them. (2026-09-10) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Energy and climate, Texas power grid, Housing and growth, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, E-Verify mandate.
Record
- Has represented Texas House District 73 since 20236.
- Was the House sponsor of SB 2753 (2025), which integrated early voting and election day voting and took effect Sept. 1, 202511.
- Was the House sponsor of SB 706 (2025), relating to recognition of an out-of-state handgun license; it took effect Sept. 1, 202511.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (28)
Every claim on this page links to one of these
- Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election, Hays County (Aug. 28, 2026)Texas Secretary of State
- Carrie Isaac for Texas: IssuesCarrie Isaac campaign
- Carrie Isaac for Texas: AboutCarrie Isaac campaign
- Accountability, Action, Results: The 89th Legislative Session Recap (July 24, 2025)Carrie Isaac campaign
- Dripping Springs and Comal Parents Sue to Block Ten Commandments (Dec. 5, 2025)Carrie Isaac campaign
- Q&A: Meet the candidates for State Representative District 73 (Sept. 10, 2026)Community Impact
- House Journal: HB 7 passage (Record 135), 2025-08-28Texas House of Representatives
- Bills coauthored, Rep. Isaac, 892Texas Legislature Online
- Bills coauthored, Rep. Isaac, 89RTexas Legislature Online
- Bills authored, Rep. Isaac, 88RTexas Legislature Online
- Bills sponsored, Rep. Isaac, 89RTexas Legislature Online
- House Journal: SB 4 passage (Record 48), 2023-11-14Texas House of Representatives
- House Journal, 73rd Day (May 25, 2025): SB 8 (Record 3502), SB 10 (Record 3503), SB 12 (Record 3506)Texas House of Representatives
- Bills cosponsored, Rep. Isaac, 89RTexas Legislature Online
- House Journal: SB 2 passage (Record 300), 2025-04-17Texas House of Representatives
- House Journal: SB 13 passage (Record 3921), 2025-05-28Texas House of Representatives
- House Journal: HB 900 passage (Record 351), 2023-04-20Texas House of Representatives
- House Journal: SB 17 passage (Record 1921), 2023-05-22Texas House of Representatives
- House Journal: SB 15 passage (Record 1813), 2023-05-18Texas House of Representatives
- Bills cosponsored, Rep. Isaac, 88RTexas Legislature Online
- House Journal: SB 14 passage (Record 1688), 2023-05-15Texas House of Representatives
- House Journal: HB 4 final passage (Record 30), 2025-08-20Texas House of Representatives
- House Journal: SB 9 passage (Record 3003), 2025-05-20Texas House of Representatives
- House Journal: HB 1586 passage (Record 2465), 2025-05-14Texas House of Representatives
- Bills authored, Rep. Isaac, 89RTexas Legislature Online
- House Journal: SB 17 passage (2025) (Record 1881), 2025-05-09Texas House of Representatives
- Bills authored, Rep. Isaac, 89th Legislature, first and second called sessionsTexas Legislature Online
- House Journal: HB 186 passage (Record 972), 2025-04-30Texas House of Representatives