Texas general election: November 3, 2026
Who is running for State Representative District 10 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for State Representative District 10 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Texas House District 10.
Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.
Side by side
Each candidate's position on the issues this office handles, from their own record. Details and sources are in each profile below.
| Issue | Michael MyersDemocrat | Brian HarrisonRepublican |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | Raise it to around $15Said · medium | No public position |
| Abortion | No public position | Illegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestSaid · medium |
| Guns | No public position | Remove most restrictions; bearing arms is a rightOfficial action · medium |
| Immigration | No public position | Secure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadySaid · medium |
| School choice | No, keep public money in traditional public schoolsQuestionnaire answer · medium | Yes, universal school choice for every familyVoted · medium |
| Curriculum and books | Teachers and librarians, as trained professionalsQuestionnaire answer · medium | Parents, including the right to remove material they object toVoted · medium |
| Property taxes | No public position | Eliminate school property taxes and replace them with sales tax or state moneySaid · high |
| Housing and growth | No public position | Allow townhomes and apartments in more places to bring prices downVoted · low |
| Policing and crime | No public position | Tougher sentences, more police funding, and stricter bailVoted · medium |
| Marijuana | No public position | Decriminalize small amounts (fines, not jail)Voted · medium |
| Gender care for minors | No public position | No, ban these treatments for minorsVoted · medium |
| Redistricting | No public position | State legislatures draw maps and may redraw any time, including for partisan advantageVoted · medium |
| Mandatory minimums | No public position | Add or lengthen them for serious crimes like fentanyl traffickingVoted · medium |
| School vaccines | No public position | Keep requirements with simple personal-belief exemptionsVoted · medium |
| Transgender athletes | No public position | No, teams should be based on biological sex, with open or coed optionsVoted · medium |
| DEI programs | No public position | Ban DEI offices and required training at public institutionsSaid · high |
| Religion in schools | No public position | Support laws requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms and optional prayer periodsVoted · medium |
Michael Myers
DemocratRetired federal government executive
Michael Myers is the Democratic nominee for Texas House District 10. He is a retired federal government executive who spent more than three decades with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service3. His wife is an elementary school teacher, and he lists full funding of public schools as his top education priority12.
Where they stand 4 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
School choiceNo, keep public money in traditional public schoolsmedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidenceMinimum wageRaise it to around $15medium
Said · medium confidence- In a 2026 candidate Q&A said he supports raising the minimum wage to at least $15 an hour, maybe more, phased in over three to five years. (2026) source
Curriculum and booksTeachers and librarians, as trained professionalsmedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- In the 2026 ATPE candidate survey said a uniform state curriculum is acceptable but local districts should adjust it, the state should not tell teachers how to teach, and materials should be chosen by committees of experienced local teachers. (2026) source
Energy and climateNo single answer fitsmedium
Said · medium confidence- In a 2026 candidate Q&A said Texas should end tax breaks and emissions-reporting exemptions for oil and gas companies and strongly encourage a quick move to solar and wind power. (2026) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Texas power grid, AI data centers, 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.
Brian Harrison
Republican · IncumbentTexas State Representative, District 10
Brian Harrison is a Republican who has represented Texas House District 10, which covers Ellis County, since winning a special election in September 2021232. A Texas A&M graduate2, he was Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the Trump administration32. His stated priorities include abolishing property taxes and ending taxpayer funding of DEI2.
Where they stand 16 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Property taxesEliminate school property taxes and replace them with sales tax or state moneyhigh
Said · high confidence- Said he will keep fighting to abolish property taxes, and in July 2025 said property taxes must be abolished and filed nine bills and one constitutional amendment to eliminate them. (2025-07-14) source
- Announced his 2026 reelection campaign saying he will keep fighting to abolish property taxes. (2025-11-15) source
- Was listed as an author of HJR 2 (2023, first called session), a proposed constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes. (2023) source
- Was listed as an author of HB 16 (2023, first called session), relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the abolition of those taxes. (2023) source
DEI programsBan DEI offices and required training at public institutionshigh
Said · high confidence- Said he will keep fighting to end taxpayer funding of DEI and LGBTQ indoctrination. (2025-11-15) source
- Voted yes on SB 17 (2023), relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education; it passed the House 83 to 62. (2023-05-22) source
- Was listed as an author of HB 170 (2025, first called session), relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education. (2025) source
- Was listed as an author of HB 4784 (2025), relating to a prohibition on diversity, equity, and inclusion by state agencies. (2025) source
- Voted present, not voting on SB 12 (2025), relating to parental rights in public education and a ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion in K-12; it passed the House 88 to 47. (2025-05-25) source
AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestmedium
Said · medium confidence- In a 2021 candidate questionnaire said abortion should be allowed only to save the life of the mother. (2021) source
- Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 1806 (2025), relating to certain prohibited transactions and logistical support between a governmental entity and an abortion assistance entity or abortion provider. (2025) source
- Was listed as a House cosponsor of SB 33 (2025), on the same subject; it was enacted. (2025) source
- Voted no on HB 7 (2025, second called session), which set prohibitions on making and providing abortion-inducing drugs; it passed the House 82 to 48. (2025-08-28) source
ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadymedium
Said · medium confidence- In a 2021 candidate questionnaire strongly agreed with building a border wall and denying state and federal funds to sanctuary entities that do not comply with immigration law. (2021) source
- Voted yes on SB 8 (2025), relating to agreements between sheriffs and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law; it passed the House 86 to 47. (2025-05-25) source
- Voted yes on SB 4 (2023, fourth called session), relating to prohibitions on illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien; it passed the House 83 to 61. (2023-11-14) source
Gender care for minorsNo, ban these treatments for minorsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on SB 14 (2023), relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria; it passed the House 87 to 56. (2023-05-15) source
- Was listed as a House cosponsor of SB 14 (2023); it was enacted. (2023) source
- Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 1686 (2023), relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning. (2023) source
Transgender athletesNo, teams should be based on biological sex, with open or coed optionsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on HB 25 (2021, third called session), relating to requiring public school students to compete in interscholastic athletic competitions based on biological sex; it passed the House 76 to 54. (2021-10-14) source
- Voted yes on SB 15 (2023), relating to requiring public institution of higher education students who compete in intercollegiate athletic competitions to compete based on biological sex; it passed the House 95 to 50. (2023-05-18) source
- Was listed as a House cosponsor of SB 15 (2023); it was enacted. (2023) source
- Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 23 (2023), relating to participation in athletic activities based on biological sex. (2023) source
School choiceYes, universal school choice for every familymedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes 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
- Was listed as an author of HB 27 (2023, third called session), relating to the establishment of the Texas Parental Empowerment Program. (2023) source
- Was listed as a House coauthor of HJR 37 (2023), a proposed constitutional amendment protecting private schools from state and local regulation. (2023) source
Religion in schoolsSupport laws requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms and optional prayer periodsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on SB 10 (2025), relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms; it passed the House 82 to 46. (2025-05-25) source
- Voted yes 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
- Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 1009 (2025), relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools. (2025) source
Curriculum and booksParents, including the right to remove material they object tomedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on SB 13 (2025), relating to school library materials, local school library advisory councils and parental rights regarding library catalogs; it passed the House 86 to 55, and he voted yes on the conference report, 81 to 48. (2025-05-28) source
- Voted yes 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
- Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 900 (2023); it was enacted. (2023) source
School vaccinesKeep requirements with simple personal-belief exemptionsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes 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
- Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 1419 (2023), relating to the repeal of certain limitations on bacterial meningitis vaccination exemptions for students at institutions of higher education. (2023) source
GunsRemove most restrictions; bearing arms is a rightmedium
Official action · medium confidenceRedistrictingState legislatures draw maps and may redraw any time, including for partisan advantagemedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on HB 4 (2025, second called session), relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas; it passed the House 88 to 52. (2025-08-20) source
MarijuanaDecriminalize small amounts (fines, not jail)medium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on HB 218 (2023), relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain offenses relating to the possession of marihuana and certain tetrahydrocannabinols; it passed the House 87 to 59. (2023-04-27) source
- Voted no on HB 46 (2025), relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis; it passed the House 122 to 21. (2025-05-13) source
Mandatory minimumsAdd or lengthen them for serious crimes like fentanyl traffickingmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on HB 6 (2023), relating to the designation of poisoning with a controlled substance included in Penalty Group 1-B for purposes of the death certificate and to the criminal penalties for certain controlled substance offenses; it passed the House 124 to 21. (2023-04-28) source
Policing and crimeTougher sentences, more police funding, and stricter bailmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on SB 9 (2025), relating to the confinement or release of defendants before trial or sentencing, including the conditions of and procedures for setting bail; it passed the House 118 to 25. (2025-05-20) source
Housing and growthAllow townhomes and apartments in more places to bring prices downlow
Voted · low confidence- Voted yes on SB 15 (2025), relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; it passed the House 86 to 43, and he voted yes on the conference report, 78 to 57. (2025-05-28) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Energy and climate, Texas power grid, AI data centers, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, China policy.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.