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Stephen W. Stanley

Republican

Private citizen

Stephen W. Stanley is a Republican and longtime Garland-area resident with more than 40 years in the real estate industry1. He served two terms on the Sachse City Council starting in 1998 and was elected to the Garland City Council in 2013 and again in 20151. He graduated from South Garland High School in 1983 and earned an associate degree in 19881.

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

  • School choiceNo single answer fitsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign website says school choice is of paramount importance because it empowers parents and students to make informed decisions about their learning. (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, Property taxes, 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

  • Served on the Sachse City Council for two consecutive three-year terms beginning in 19981.
  • Served on the Garland City Council, District 3, from 2013 to 20173.
  • Was a candidate for Texas House District 113 in the 2024 general election3.
  • Listed on the Texas Secretary of State's certified list for the November 3, 2026 general election against incumbent Democrat Rhetta Andrews Bowers4.

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

Sources (4)

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  1. Meet StephenStanley for Texas House campaign
  2. IssuesStanley for Texas House campaign
  3. Stephen W. StanleyBallotReady
  4. Texas general election candidate certification, Aug 28, 2026Texas Secretary of State