Texas general election: November 3, 2026
Who is running for State Representative District 64 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for State Representative District 64 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Texas House District 64.
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 | Andy HopperRepublican | Julie EvansDemocrat |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | No public position | Keep the Affordable Care Act and fix what is brokenSaid · medium |
| Abortion | Illegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestSaid · low | No public position |
| Guns | Remove most restrictions; bearing arms is a rightSaid · medium | No public position |
| Immigration | Secure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadySaid · medium | Tighter border security plus a path to legal status for long-time residentsSaid · medium |
| Energy and climate | Maximize oil and gas; climate rules hurt the economySaid · low | A gradual shift to cleaner energy, driven by incentivesSaid · medium |
| Texas power grid | Pay for more backup natural gas plantsSaid · low | No public position |
| AI data centers | No single answer fits; see evidence | Allow them case by case, with strict local rules on siting, noise and waterSaid · low |
| School choice | Yes, universal school choice for every familyVoted · high | No, keep public money in traditional public schoolsSaid · medium |
| Curriculum and books | Parents, including the right to remove material they object toVoted · medium | No public position |
| Property taxes | Eliminate school property taxes and replace them with sales tax or state moneySaid · medium | No public position |
| Policing and crime | Tougher sentences, more police funding, and stricter bailVoted · medium | No public position |
| Election rules | Strict photo ID, paper ballots, cleaner voter rolls and fewer mail ballotsSaid · medium | No single answer fits; see evidence |
| Gender care for minors | No, ban these treatments for minorsOfficial action · medium | No public position |
| Redistricting | State legislatures draw maps and may redraw any time, including for partisan advantageVoted · medium | No single answer fits; see evidence |
| Term limits | Yes, strict limits, such as three House terms and two Senate termsSaid · medium | No public position |
| School vaccines | End school vaccine requirements; leave it to parentsSaid · medium | No public position |
| DEI programs | Ban DEI offices and required training at public institutionsVoted · medium | No public position |
| Religion in schools | Support laws requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms and optional prayer periodsVoted · medium | No public position |
| China policy | Get tougher: broad tariffs, state bans on land purchases, and forced app salesOfficial action · high | No public position |
Andy Hopper
Republican · IncumbentTexas State Representative, District 64
Andy Hopper is a Republican software engineer who has represented Texas House District 64, which covers all of Wise County and part of Denton County, since 202533. He graduated from the University of North Texas in 2000, has worked as a software engineer in the defense industry for 29 years, and has served in the Texas State Guard since 2014, where he is a chief warrant officer33. His campaign platform lists securing the border, abolishing property taxes, protecting life, election integrity and energy independence among his priorities3.
Where they stand 21 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
School choiceYes, universal school choice for every familyhigh
Voted · high confidence- His campaign platform says money should follow the child and that parents, not the state, know what is best. (2026) source
- 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 a House cosponsor of SB 2 (2025), relating to the establishment of an education savings account program. (2025) source
China policyGet tougher: broad tariffs, state bans on land purchases, and forced app saleshigh
Official action · high confidence- His campaign platform says he will fight to protect Texas land from foreign enemies. (2026) source
- Was listed as a House cosponsor of SB 17 (2025), relating to the purchase or acquisition of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities. (2025) source
- Voted yes on SB 17 (2025), relating to the purchase or acquisition of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; it passed the House 86 to 59. (2025-05-09) 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 cosponsor of SB 10 (2025), relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. (2025) source
- Was listed as a House cosponsor of SB 11 (2025), relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools. (2025) source
DEI programsBan DEI offices and required training at public institutionsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes 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
- His campaign platform says he will fight to drive Critical Race Theory and radical gender ideology out of schools. (2026) source
Curriculum and booksParents, including the right to remove material they object tomedium
Voted · medium confidence- His campaign platform says parents, not the state, know what is best for children. (2026) source
- Voted yes 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
RedistrictingState 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
- Was listed as a House coauthor of 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. (2025) source
Policing and crimeTougher sentences, more police funding, and stricter bailmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Was listed as a House cosponsor of 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. (2025) source
- Voted yes on SB 9 (2025), relating to the confinement or release of defendants before trial or sentencing, including regulating charitable bail organizations and bail procedures; it passed the House 118 to 25. (2025-05-20) source
School vaccinesEnd school vaccine requirements; leave it to parentsmedium
Said · medium confidence- His campaign platform says no Texan should be forced to take a shot or undergo a procedure to work, travel or go to school. (2026) source
- Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 1586 (2025), relating to an exemption from required immunizations for school enrollment. (2025) source
- 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
ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadymedium
Said · medium confidence- In the Community Impact Q&A he listed securing the southern border among his priorities. (2026-09-08) source
- His campaign platform says Texas must defend its border and calls for no more handouts for those here illegally. (2026) 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
GunsRemove most restrictions; bearing arms is a rightmedium
Said · medium confidence- His campaign platform says Texans must have the right to carry everywhere in Texas and that he will make the state a Second Amendment sanctuary. (2026) source
Election rulesStrict photo ID, paper ballots, cleaner voter rolls and fewer mail ballotsmedium
Said · medium confidence- His campaign platform says he will fight to ban hackable machines, clean up voter rolls and make sure only citizens can vote. (2026) source
Property taxesEliminate school property taxes and replace them with sales tax or state moneymedium
Said · medium confidence- His campaign platform says he will work to end property taxes and make sure Texas never has an income tax. (2026) source
- In the Community Impact Q&A he listed eliminating property taxes as a top priority. (2026-09-08) source
- Voted yes on SB 10 (2025, second called session), relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units; it passed the House 78 to 52. (2025-08-25) source
Term limitsYes, strict limits, such as three House terms and two Senate termsmedium
Said · medium confidence- His campaign platform says he supports strict term limits so that citizens, not career politicians, lead Texas. (2026) source
Gender care for minorsNo, ban these treatments for minorsmedium
Official action · medium confidence- Was listed as a House author of HB 3399 (2025), relating to the provision of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures or treatments. (2025) source
AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestlow
Said · low confidence- His campaign platform says life begins at conception, that abortion is murder and must end in Texas. (2026) source
- Voted yes 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
- Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 7 (2025, second called session), relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs. (2025) source
Energy and climateMaximize oil and gas; climate rules hurt the economylow
Said · low confidence- His campaign platform says there should be no more subsidies for wind and solar and that Texas has the natural gas to power the state. (2026) source
Texas power gridPay for more backup natural gas plantslow
Said · low confidence- His campaign platform says the grid must be secured and made reliable and points to natural gas to power the state. (2026) 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 no 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
MarijuanaNo single answer fitsmedium
Official action · medium confidence- Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 46 (2025), relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program. (2025) source
- Filed a statement of vote on HB 46 (2025) saying he was shown voting no but intended to vote yes. (2025-05-13) source
- Voted yes 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
Housing and growthNo single answer fitsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted no on SB 15 (2025), relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; it passed the House 86 to 43. (2025-05-28) source
- Voted no on the final version of 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
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, 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.
Julie Evans
DemocratRetired special education educator
Julie Evans is a Democrat and retired special education educator who has lived in Denton for more than 30 years5. She worked for more than 15 years as an educator, including in Denton ISD6. She won the March 2026 Democratic primary over Christie Wood4, and her campaign priorities are public education funding, local hospitals, water, alternative energy and a higher minimum wage4.
Where they stand 8 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
School choiceNo, keep public money in traditional public schoolsmedium
Said · medium confidence- Her campaign site lists eliminating the billionaire-funded voucher program and fully funding public education. (2026) source
- In the Community Impact Q&A she said Texas needs to put money into its public schools. (2026-09-08) source
- In the February 2026 Community Impact primary Q&A she said Texas should adequately fund all schools and end the voucher program. (2026-02-13) source
HealthcareKeep the Affordable Care Act and fix what is brokenmedium
Said · medium confidence- Her campaign site lists protecting, expanding and strengthening the Affordable Care Act, extending premium tax credits indefinitely and lowering prescription drug costs. (2026) source
Energy and climateA gradual shift to cleaner energy, driven by incentivesmedium
Said · medium confidence- Her campaign site says to combine solar and wind with existing fossil fuels to lower energy costs and to ensure financial incentives for solar and wind companies. (2026) source
ImmigrationTighter border security plus a path to legal status for long-time residentsmedium
Said · medium confidence- Her campaign site lists modernizing the legal pathway to citizenship, enhancing stronger border security and funding security technology. (2026) source
AI data centersAllow them case by case, with strict local rules on siting, noise and waterlow
Said · low confidence- In the February 2026 Community Impact primary Q&A she said Texas should put restrictions on AI data center development. (2026-02-13) source
RedistrictingNo single answer fitslow
Said · low confidence- Her campaign site opposes the 2025 mid-decade congressional redrawing and lists ensuring fair district maps as a goal. (2026) source
Election rulesNo single answer fitslow
Said · low confidence- Her campaign site lists expanding access to ballot boxes, eliminating voter suppression and ensuring fair district maps as goals. (2026) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Business regulation, Abortion, Guns, Texas power grid, Curriculum and books, Property taxes, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, 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.