Retired U.S. Army officer

Melva Perez, who campaigns as Melva Rivera Perez, is a retired U.S. Army veteran with 28 and a half years of service and a career in operational planning¹. She lives in Schertz and holds a dual master's degree in management and public administration from Webster University¹. She faces Democratic incumbent Liz Campos on Nov. 3, 2026².

Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

• Property taxesKeep cutting them and cap how fast they can riselow

  Questionnaire answer · low confidence

  • In the San Antonio Report 2026 voter guide she said meaningful and sustainable property tax relief must be a priority, with the state taking on a greater share of funding for public services such as education. (2026) source
  • Her campaign priorities page lists fighting for permanent property tax relief so families and seniors can stay in their homes. (2026) source
• School choiceNo single answer fitsmedium

  Questionnaire answer · medium confidence

  • In the San Antonio Report 2026 voter guide she said that if education savings accounts expand, the Legislature must ensure strong oversight and reporting, and that parents should not lose the ability to decide, while Texas must remain committed to public schools. (2026) 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, 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.