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Jennifer Mushtaler

Republican

Obstetrician/gynecologist and small-business owner

Jennifer Mushtaler is an obstetrician/gynecologist and small-business owner who lists past president of a limited district, two terms on a planning commission, the Medicaid Advisory Panel and the DSHS Commission among her experience2; her campaign site gives the same background1. She ran unopposed in the Republican primary4 and faces Democrat Pooja Sethi for the open District 47 seat, because incumbent Vikki Goodwin did not seek reelection32.

Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • Property taxesKeep cutting them and cap how fast they can risemedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Her campaign site says she supports smart tax relief and wants to lower property taxes and insurance rates. (2026) source
    • In a September 2026 Community Impact Q&A she named property taxes as a top challenge and said Texas must stabilize property taxes. (2026-09-01) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Energy and climate, Texas power grid, AI data centers, School choice, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, 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, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.

Record

  • Named as the Republican nominee for Texas House District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot3.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (4)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. Dr. Jen for Texas, Texas House District 47Campaign website
  2. Q&A: Meet the Texas House District 47 candidates (published September 1, 2026)Community Impact
  3. Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election (Travis County block)Texas Secretary of State
  4. Jennifer Mushtaler: candidate profile (Teach the Vote)Association of Texas Professional Educators