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Paul Dyson

Republican · Incumbent

Texas State Representative, District 14

Paul Dyson is a Republican attorney and businessman from Bryan-College Station who took office as the District 14 state representative in January 202524. He serves on the House Energy Resources and Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence committees25. His campaign highlights property tax relief, fewer regulations, border security, energy jobs and protecting children online23.

Where they stand 17 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • School choiceYes, universal school choice for every familymedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • 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 cosponsor of SB 2 (2025), the education savings account bill. (2025) source
  • Religion in schoolsSupport laws requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms and optional prayer periodsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • 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
    • Voted yes on SB 11 (2025), which lets school boards set a period for prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious texts; it passed the House 88 to 48. (2025-05-23) source
  • DEI programsBan DEI offices and required training at public institutionsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on SB 12 (2025), which bars DEI duties in public K-12 schools and expands parental rights; it passed the House 88 to 47. (2025-05-25) source
  • China policyGet tougher: broad tariffs, state bans on land purchases, and forced app salesmedium
    Official action · medium confidence
    • Was listed as a House cosponsor of SB 17 (2025), which bars governments, companies and people from countries named in federal threat assessments, including China, from buying Texas land. (2025) source
    • Voted yes on SB 17 (2025); it passed the House 86 to 59. (2025-05-09) source
  • Curriculum and booksParents, including the right to remove material they object tomedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on SB 13 (2025), which creates local school library advisory councils and expands parental rights over library materials; it passed the House 86 to 55. (2025-05-28) source
  • RedistrictingState legislatures draw maps and may redraw any time, including for partisan advantagemedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on final passage of HB 4 (2025), which changed the composition of Texas U.S. House districts in 2025; it passed 88 to 52. (2025-08-20) source
    • Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 4 (2025). (2025) source
  • Policing and crimeTougher sentences, more police funding, and stricter bailmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Was listed as a House cosponsor of SB 9 (2025), which tightened bail rules for high-risk defendants and regulated charitable bail groups. (2025) source
    • Voted yes on SB 9 (2025); it passed the House 118 to 25. (2025-05-20) source
  • School vaccinesKeep requirements with simple personal-belief exemptionsmedium
    Official action · medium confidence
    • Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 1586 (2025), which made the school vaccine exemption affidavit form easier to obtain. (2025) source
    • Voted yes on HB 1586 (2025); it passed the House 83 to 54. (2025-05-14) source
  • GunsRemove most restrictions; bearing arms is a rightmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign calls him a staunch advocate for constitutional carry who will fight for the broadest possible freedom to bear arms with minimal government interference. (2026) source
  • ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadymedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign says he is committed to addressing the crisis at the border with decisive action and puts the safety of Texans first. (2026) source
    • Voted yes on SB 8 (2025), which requires certain sheriffs to enter agreements with ICE to enforce federal immigration law; it passed the House 86 to 47. (2025-05-25) source
  • Property taxesKeep cutting them and cap how fast they can risemedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign says he is committed to fighting for permanent property tax relief. (2026) source
  • Kids onlineBan social media accounts for minorslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted yes on HB 186 (2025), which would have prohibited minors from using social media platforms; it passed the House 116 to 25 but did not become law. (2025-04-30) source
  • AI data centersWelcome them, but make them pay their full share of grid and water costslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted yes on SB 6 (2025), which set rules for how very large electricity users such as data centers connect to the grid and share related costs; it passed the House 103 to 25. (2025-05-27) source
  • AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestlow
    Said · low confidence
    • His campaign says he believes life begins at conception and is committed to taking a strong stand against abortion in Texas. (2026) source
    • Voted yes on HB 7 (2025), which restricts the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs; it passed the House 82 to 48. (2025-08-28) source
    • Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 7 (2025). (2025) source
  • Business regulationCut red tape, but keep core safety and environmental ruleslow
    Said · low confidence
    • His campaign says he is working to cut burdensome regulations. (2026) source
  • MarijuanaNo single answer fitsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on HB 46 (2025), which expanded the state medical low-THC cannabis program; it passed the House 122 to 21. (2025-05-13) source
    • Voted yes on SB 3 (2025), which would have banned most consumable hemp-derived THC products; it passed the House 87 to 54 and was later vetoed by the governor. (2025-05-22) source
  • AI regulationNo single answer fitsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign says he is working to put strong safeguards in place against the dangerous misuse of AI. (2026) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Healthcare, Energy and climate, Texas power grid, Housing and growth, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Gender care for minors, 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, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes.

Record

  • Took office in the Texas House for District 14 in January 2025, succeeding John Raney24.
  • Serves on the House committees on Energy Resources, Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence, and the General Investigating Committee on the July 2025 Flooding Events25.
  • Attended Texas A&M University and South Texas College of Law Houston28.
  • Was unopposed in the March 2026 Republican primary, according to Community Impact26; on the November 3, 2026 ballot against Democrat Janet Tycelia Dudding and Libertarian Jeff Miller27.

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

Sources (28)

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  1. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 46: SB 2 passage (Record 300)Texas House Journal
  2. SB 2, 89th Legislature (Regular Session): bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  3. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 73: SB 10 passage (Record 3503)Texas House Journal
  4. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 71: SB 11 passage (Record 3315)Texas House Journal
  5. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 73: SB 12 passage (Record 3506)Texas House Journal
  6. SB 17, 89th Legislature (Regular Session): bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  7. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 60: SB 17 passage (Record 1881)Texas House Journal
  8. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 76: SB 13 passage (Record 3921)Texas House Journal
  9. House Journal, 89th Legislature 2nd Called Session, Day 5: HB 4 final passage (Record 30)Texas House Journal
  10. HB 4, 89th Legislature (Second Called Session): bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  11. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 53: HB 186 passage (Record 972)Texas House Journal
  12. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 75: SB 6 passage (Record 3643)Texas House Journal
  13. SB 9, 89th Legislature (Regular Session): bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  14. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 68: SB 9 passage (Record 3003)Texas House Journal
  15. HB 1586, 89th Legislature (Regular Session): bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  16. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 64: HB 1586 passage (Record 2465)Texas House Journal
  17. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 63: HB 46 passage (Record 2257)Texas House Journal
  18. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 70: SB 3 passage (Record 3304)Texas House Journal
  19. Paul on the IssuesPaul Dyson campaign
  20. House Journal, 89th Legislature 2nd Called Session, Day 10: HB 7 passage (Record 135)Texas House Journal
  21. HB 7, 89th Legislature (Second Called Session): bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  22. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 73: SB 8 passage (Record 3502)Texas House Journal
  23. Paul Dyson for TexasPaul Dyson campaign
  24. Paul Dyson (politician)Wikipedia
  25. Dyson (House member page, 89th Legislature)Texas Legislature Online
  26. Q&A: Get to know the Democratic candidates running for Texas House District 14 ahead of the March primariesCommunity Impact
  27. Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election (Brazos County), Aug. 28, 2026Texas Secretary of State
  28. Energy Attorney and Business Leader Paul Dyson Announces for Texas House District 14Paul Dyson for Texas