Who is running for State Representative District 113 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for State Representative District 113 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Texas House District 113.
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 | Stephen W. StanleyRepublican | Rhetta Andrews BowersDemocrat |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | No public position | Raise it to around $15Said · medium |
| Abortion | No public position | Legal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)Said · low |
| School choice | No single answer fits; see evidence | No, keep public money in traditional public schoolsVoted · medium |
| Housing and growth | No public position | Allow townhomes and apartments in more places to bring prices downVoted · low |
| Marijuana | No public position | Decriminalize small amounts (fines, not jail)Voted · medium |
| Kids online | No public position | Ban social media accounts for minorsVoted · medium |
Stephen W. Stanley
RepublicanPrivate 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.
Rhetta Andrews Bowers
Democrat · IncumbentTexas State Representative, District 113
Rhetta Andrews Bowers is a Democrat who has represented Texas House District 113 since January 201913. The district covers parts of Mesquite, Garland and Rowlett2. Before the Legislature she worked as a substitute teacher and served on the Rowlett Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for eight years1. She holds a bachelor's degree in telecommunications from Texas Southern University1.
Where they stand 17 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
School choiceNo, keep public money in traditional public schoolsmedium
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 to HB 1 (a bill that included the establishment of an education savings account program), which would strike Article 6 of the bill; the House adopted it 84 to 63. (2023-11-17) source
- Her campaign says investing in teachers, students and neighborhood public schools is her top priority. (2026) source
Minimum wageRaise it to around $15medium
Said · medium confidence- Her campaign website says Texas needs to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. (2026) source
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 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 and certain THC compounds; it passed the House 87 to 59. (2023-04-27) source
- Voted yes on HB 46 (2025), relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; it passed the House 122 to 21. (2025-05-13) source
- Voted no on SB 3 (2025), relating to the regulation of products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products; it passed the House 87 to 54. (2025-05-22) source
Kids onlineBan social media accounts for minorsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes 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
AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)low
Said · low confidence- Said Texas needs to overturn SB 8 and make abortion legal, accessible and safe beyond 6 weeks. (2026) source
- Voted no on SB 8 (2021), relating to abortion, including abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; it passed the House 83 to 64. (2021-05-06) source
- Voted no on HB 1280 (2021), relating to prohibition of abortion; it passed the House 81 to 61. (2021-05-06) source
- Voted no on HB 7 (2025, second called session), relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs; it passed the House 82 to 48. (2025-08-28) source
Housing and growthAllow townhomes and apartments in more places to bring prices downlow
Voted · low confidenceGunsNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted no on the final version of HB 1927 (2021), relating to the carrying of a firearm by a person 21 or older who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing one; the House adopted the conference committee report 82 to 62. (2021-05-23) source
- Her campaign says she is a gun safety advocate who believes the state needs to curtail gun violence in communities and schools. (2026) source
Election rulesNo single answer fitsmedium
RedistrictingNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted no 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
- Her campaign says she will fight to make sure maps are fair for all Texans. (2026) source
Gender care for minorsNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted no on SB 14 (2023), relating to prohibitions on providing certain children procedures and treatments for gender transitioning; it passed the House 87 to 56. (2023-05-15) source
Transgender athletesNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted no on HB 25 (2021, third called session), relating to requiring public school students to compete in interscholastic athletics based on biological sex; it passed the House 76 to 54. (2021-10-14) source
- Voted no on SB 15 (2023), relating to requiring public college students in intercollegiate athletics to compete based on biological sex; it passed the House 95 to 50. (2023-05-18) source
DEI programsNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted no on SB 17 (2023), relating to the purpose of public institutions of higher education and the powers and duties of their governing boards; it passed the House 83 to 62. (2023-05-22) source
- Voted no on SB 12 (2025), relating to parental rights in public education, including requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction and diversity, equity, and inclusion duties; it passed the House 88 to 47. (2025-05-25) source
Religion in schoolsNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted no 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 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
Curriculum and booksNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted no on SB 13 (2025), relating to school library materials, local school library advisory councils and parental rights regarding library catalogs and access; it passed the House 86 to 55. (2025-05-28) source
- 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
ImmigrationNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted no on SB 4 (2023, fourth called session), relating to prohibitions on illegal entry into or illegal presence in the state by a person who is an alien; it passed the House 83 to 61. (2023-11-14) source
- Voted no on SB 8 (2025), relating to agreements between sheriffs and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; it passed the House 86 to 47. (2025-05-25) source
Policing and crimeNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted no on HB 1900 (2021), relating to municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments; it passed the House 90 to 49. (2021-05-07) source
- Voted no on SB 9 (2025), relating to the confinement or release of defendants before trial, including regulating charitable bail organizations and bail procedures; it passed the House 118 to 25. (2025-05-20) source
Mandatory minimumsNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on HB 6 (2023), relating to poisoning with a controlled substance and criminal penalties for certain controlled substance offenses; it passed the House 124 to 21. (2023-04-28) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Business regulation, Healthcare, Energy and climate, Texas power grid, AI data centers, Property taxes, 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, School vaccines, 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.