Who is running for State Representative District 119 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for State Representative District 119 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Texas House District 119.
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 | Elizabeth "Liz" CamposDemocrat | Melva PerezRepublican |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | Keep the Affordable Care Act and fix what is brokenSaid · low | No public position |
| Texas power grid | Pay for more backup natural gas plantsVoted · medium | No public position |
| School choice | No, keep public money in traditional public schoolsQuestionnaire answer · high | No single answer fits; see evidence |
| Property taxes | Keep cutting them and cap how fast they can riseOfficial action · medium | Keep cutting them and cap how fast they can riseQuestionnaire answer · low |
| Housing and growth | Allow townhomes and apartments in more places to bring prices downVoted · low | No public position |
| Marijuana | Decriminalize small amounts (fines, not jail)Voted · medium | No public position |
| Mandatory minimums | Add or lengthen them for serious crimes like fentanyl traffickingVoted · medium | No public position |
Elizabeth "Liz" Campos
Democrat · IncumbentState Representative, Texas House District 119
Elizabeth "Liz" Campos is a Democrat who has represented Texas House District 119 in the San Antonio area since she was first elected in 202012. She previously worked as a constituent coordinator in the Texas House and as a chief of staff in the Texas Senate, and her family owns a plumbing services company1. She faces Republican Melva Perez on Nov. 3, 20263.
Where they stand 18 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
School choiceNo, keep public money in traditional public schoolshigh
Questionnaire answer · high confidence- Voted yes on the Raney amendment, which removed the education savings account (voucher) program from HB 1; the House adopted it 84 to 63. (2023-11-17) source
- Voted no on SB 2, which created a state education savings account program that can pay for private school; the House passed it 86 to 61. (2025-04-17) source
- In the San Antonio Report 2026 voter guide she called education savings accounts the latest ploy to undermine public schools, said Republicans are ready to siphon $5 billion from public schools to subsidize private school tuition, and said state funding for public education will be cut as a result. (2026) source
Texas power gridPay for more backup natural gas plantsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on SB 2627, which created state loans for new or upgraded dispatchable power plants; it passed the House 118 to 23. (2023-05-23) source
Mandatory minimumsAdd or lengthen them for serious crimes like fentanyl traffickingmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on HB 6, which created new offenses and increased criminal penalties for certain fentanyl-related offenses; it passed the House 124 to 21. (2023-04-28) source
Property taxesKeep cutting them and cap how fast they can risemedium
Official action · medium confidence- Authored HB 2666 (2023), relating to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on a residence homestead held for at least 20 consecutive tax years. (2023-03) source
- Her campaign issues page lists lowering property taxes and fighting for reform. (2025) source
- Voted no on SB 10 in the 2025 second special session, which lowered the voter-approval tax rate limit for certain local governments; it passed the House 78 to 52 but did not become law. (2025-08-25) source
- In the San Antonio Report 2026 voter guide she listed lower property taxes for all homeowners as a priority and said the state should pay its fair share of public school funding or local property taxes will keep rising. (2026) source
MarijuanaDecriminalize small amounts (fines, not jail)medium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on HB 441 (2021), which reduced criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana; it passed the House 88 to 40 but not the Senate. (2021-04-30) source
- Voted yes on HB 218 (2023), which reduced criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana; it passed the House 87 to 59 but not the Senate. (2023-04-27) source
- Voted yes on HB 46 (2025), which expanded the state's medical low-THC cannabis program; it passed the House 122 to 21. (2025-05-13) source
- Voted no on SB 3, 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
Housing and growthAllow townhomes and apartments in more places to bring prices downlow
Voted · low confidence- Voted yes on SB 15 (2025), which bars certain large cities from requiring large minimum lot sizes for new homes; it passed the House 86 to 43. (2025-05-28) source
- Voted yes on the final version of SB 15 (2025), which bars certain large cities from requiring large minimum lot sizes for new homes; the House approved it 78 to 57. (2025-06-01) source
HealthcareKeep the Affordable Care Act and fix what is brokenlow
Said · low confidence- In the San Antonio Report 2026 voter guide she listed expanding Medicaid, regulating insurance companies and cutting prescription drug prices among her priorities. (2026) source
- Her House biography says she worked to expand Medicaid, fully fund public schools and finance local infrastructure. (2026) source
AbortionNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted no on SB 8, the Texas Heartbeat Act, which bans most abortions after cardiac activity is detected and is enforced through private lawsuits; it passed the House 83 to 64. (2021-05-06) source
- Voted no on HB 1280, the law banning abortion if Roe v. Wade was overturned, with an exception only to save the life or a major bodily function of the mother; it passed the House 81 to 61. (2021-05-06) source
- Voted no on HB 7, which set prohibitions on making and providing abortion-inducing drugs and allows private lawsuits; it passed the House 82 to 48. (2025-08-28) source
GunsNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted no on the final version of HB 1927, which allows adults to carry handguns without a license; the House adopted it 82 to 62. (2021-05-23) source
Transgender athletesNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidenceDEI programsNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted no on SB 12, which set parental rights rules and prohibited diversity, equity and inclusion duties in K-12 public schools; 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, which requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms; it passed the House 82 to 46. (2025-05-25) source
China policyNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted no on SB 17, which restricts purchases of Texas real property by certain foreign governments, entities and people, including from China; it passed the House 86 to 59. (2025-05-09) source
ImmigrationNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted no on SB 4, which made illegal entry into Texas a state crime and allowed state judges to order people to leave the country; it passed the House 83 to 61. (2023-11-14) source
- Voted no on SB 8, which requires certain sheriffs to enter agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law; it passed the House 86 to 47. (2025-05-25) source
School vaccinesNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted no on HB 1586, which made the school vaccine exemption affidavit form easier to obtain; it passed the House 83 to 54. (2025-05-14) source
Policing and crimeNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted no on SB 9, which tightened bail procedures and regulated charitable bail groups; it passed the House 118 to 25. (2025-05-20) source
Kids onlineNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on the final version of HB 18 (2023), which requires digital services to verify users' ages, give parents tools and limit harmful content for minors; the House approved it 120 to 21. (2023-05-28) source
- Voted yes on HB 186, 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
Curriculum and booksNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted no on HB 900, which regulated library materials sold to or kept in public school libraries; it passed the House 95 to 52. (2023-04-20) source
- Voted no on SB 13, which set up local school library advisory councils and parental rights over school library materials; it passed the House 86 to 55. (2025-05-28) source
- Voted no on the final version of SB 13 (2025), which set up local school library advisory councils and gave parents more say over school library materials; the House approved it 81 to 48. (2025-05-31) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Energy and climate, AI data centers, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, 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, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate.
Melva Perez
RepublicanRetired U.S. Army officer
Melva Perez, who campaigns as Melva Rivera Perez, is a retired U.S. Army veteran with 28 and a half years of service and a career in operational planning1. She lives in Schertz and holds a dual master's degree in management and public administration from Webster University1. She faces Democratic incumbent Liz Campos on Nov. 3, 20262.
Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Property taxesKeep cutting them and cap how fast they can riselow
Questionnaire answer · low confidence- In the San Antonio Report 2026 voter guide she said meaningful and sustainable property tax relief must be a priority, with the state taking on a greater share of funding for public services such as education. (2026) source
- Her campaign priorities page lists fighting for permanent property tax relief so families and seniors can stay in their homes. (2026) source
School choiceNo single answer fitsmedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- In the San Antonio Report 2026 voter guide she said that if education savings accounts expand, the Legislature must ensure strong oversight and reporting, and that parents should not lose the ability to decide, while Texas must remain committed to public schools. (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, 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.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.