State Representative, Texas House District 105

Terry Meza is the Democratic incumbent for Texas House District 105, which includes her hometown of Irving². Her House biography says she has taught at levels from elementary school to college, directed nonprofit programs in economic development and workforce training, and ran a solo law practice for almost 20 years². She is unopposed on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot¹.

Where they stand 15 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

• MarijuanaDecriminalize small amounts (fines, not jail)medium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted yes on HB 441 (2021), relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain marihuana possession and drug paraphernalia possession offenses; it passed the House 88 to 40. (2021-04-30) source
  • Voted yes on HB 218 (2023), relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain offenses relating to the possession of marihuana, certain tetrahydrocannabinols, certain synthetic cannabinoids, and drug paraphernalia; it passed the House 87 to 59. (2023-04-27) source
• Housing and growthAllow townhomes and apartments in more places to bring prices downmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted yes on SB 15 (2025), relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee; it passed the House 86 to 43. (2025-05-28) source
  • Voted yes on the conference committee report on SB 15 (2025), relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; the House adopted the conference committee report 78 to 57. (2025-06-01) source
  • Voted yes on SB 840 (2025), relating to certain municipal regulation of certain mixed-use and multifamily residential development projects and conversion of certain commercial buildings to mixed-use and multifamily residential occupancy; it passed the House 106 to 33. (2025-05-21) source
  • Is listed as a coauthor of HB 3919 (2025), relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee. (2025) source
• Minimum wageRaise it higher and tie it to the cost of livingmedium

  Official action · medium confidence

  • Is listed as a coauthor of HB 691 (2025), relating to the minimum wage; its introduced text requires at least the greater of $19 an hour or the federal minimum wage. (2025) source
  • Authored HB 255 (2021), relating to adjusting the minimum wage annually based on the consumer price index. (2021) source
  • Text of HB 691 (2025) sets the minimum wage at the greater of $19 an hour or the federal rate. (2025) source
• Election rulesEasier access: automatic registration and mail voting for anyonemedium

  Official action · medium confidence

  • Authored HB 76 (2021), relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter, and HB 134 (2021), relating to electronic voter registration. (2021) source
  • Authored HB 502 (2023), relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter, and HB 1484 (2023), relating to electronic voter registration. (2023) source
  • Authored HB 628 (2025), relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter, and HB 584 and HB 611 (2025), relating to electronic voter registration. (2025) source
  • Text of HB 628 (2025) allows early voting by mail by any qualified voter. (2025) source
• AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)low

  Official action · low confidence

  • Is listed as a coauthor of HB 1362 (2021), relating to the coverage and provision of abortion under a health benefit plan and certain programs administered by this state. (2021) source
  • Is listed as a coauthor of HB 3586 (2023), relating to the coverage and provision of abortion and contraception under a health benefit plan and certain programs administered by this state. (2023) source
  • Voted no on SB 8 (2021), relating to abortion, including abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; authorizing a private civil right of action; it passed the House 83 to 64. (2021-05-06) source
  • Voted no on SB 33 (2025), relating to certain prohibited transactions and logistical support between a governmental entity and an abortion assistance entity or abortion provider for the procurement of an abortion or related services; it passed the House 87 to 58. (2025-05-22) source
• GunsNo single answer fitsmedium

  Official action · medium confidence

  • Authored HB 218 (2021), HB 185 (2021, failure to safely store a firearm) and HB 235 (2021, possession of a firearm after certain family violence misdemeanor convictions), bills regulating firearm transfers, requiring safe storage and barring possession after certain family violence convictions. (2021) source
  • Authored HB 662 (2023, regulation of certain firearm transfers) and HB 482 (2023, possession of a firearm after certain family violence misdemeanor convictions). (2023) source
  • Authored HB 461 (2025, regulation of certain firearm transfers) and HB 396 (2025, possession of a firearm after certain family violence misdemeanor convictions). (2025) source
  • Authored HB 3584 (2025), relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain persons between 18 and 21 years of age; its introduced text lets a person 18 or older who completes a handgun proficiency course and a hunter education course carry a handgun. (2025) source
• Kids onlineNo single answer fitsmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted no on HB 186 (2025), relating to prohibiting use of social media platforms by children; it passed the House 116 to 25. (2025-04-30) source
• AI data centersNo single answer fitsmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted yes on SB 6 (2025), relating to the planning for, interconnection and operation of, and costs related to providing service for certain electrical loads; it passed the House 103 to 25. (2025-05-27) source
• Policing and crimeNo single answer fitsmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted no on SB 9 (2025), relating to the confinement or release of defendants before trial or sentencing, including regulating charitable bail organizations, and the conditions of and procedures for setting bail and reviewing bail decisions; it passed the House 118 to 25. (2025-05-20) source
• School choiceNo single answer fitsmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted no on SB 2 (2025), relating to the establishment of an education savings account program; it passed the House 86 to 61. (2025-04-17) source
  • Voted yes on the Raney amendment (Amendment No. 2) to HB 1 (2023, fourth called session), which struck Article 6 of the bill, the education savings account program; the House adopted it 84 to 63. (2023-11-17) source
• Religion in schoolsNo single answer fitsmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted no on SB 11 (2025), relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools; it passed the House 88 to 48. (2025-05-23) source
• DEI programsNo single answer fitsmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted no on SB 17 (2023), a bill whose enrolled caption is "relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education"; it passed the House 83 to 62. (2023-05-22) source
• China policyNo single answer fitsmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted no on SB 17 (2025), relating to the purchase or acquisition of an interest in real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; it passed the House 86 to 59. (2025-05-09) source
• School vaccinesNo single answer fitsmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted no on HB 1586 (2025), relating to an exemption from required immunizations for school enrollment; it passed the House 83 to 54. (2025-05-14) source
• Curriculum and booksNo single answer fitsmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted no on HB 900 (2023), relating to the regulation of library materials sold to or included in public school libraries; it passed the House 95 to 52. (2023-04-20) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Business regulation, Healthcare, Immigration, Energy and climate, Texas power grid, Property taxes, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, 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, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes.