Texas general election: November 3, 2026
Who is running for State Senator, District 1 (Texas Senate District 1, Texas) in 2026?
Here are the candidates for State Senator, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Texas Senate District 1.
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 | Bryan HughesRepublican | Laticia AmbrozDemocrat |
|---|---|---|
| Abortion | Illegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestVoted · medium | Legal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)Said · low |
| Guns | Remove most restrictions; bearing arms is a rightVoted · medium | No public position |
| Immigration | Secure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadyVoted · medium | No public position |
| School choice | Yes, universal school choice for every familyVoted · medium | No public position |
| Curriculum and books | Parents, including the right to remove material they object toVoted · medium | No public position |
| Election rules | Strict photo ID, paper ballots, cleaner voter rolls and fewer mail ballotsVoted · medium | No public position |
| Gender care for minors | No, ban these treatments for minorsVoted · medium | No public position |
| Childcare and pre-K | No public position | Guarantee low-cost childcare for all families plus universal pre-KSaid · medium |
| School vaccines | Keep requirements with simple personal-belief exemptionsVoted · 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 salesVoted · medium | No public position |
Bryan Hughes
Republican · IncumbentTexas State Senator, District 1
Bryan Hughes (Republican) is the incumbent State Senator for Texas Senate District 12. His Senate biography says he served in the Texas House from 2003 to 2017 and in the Senate since 2017, is an attorney with degrees from the University of Texas at Tyler and Baylor Law School, and represents 19 counties in East Texas2. He is one of two candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for the seat1.
Where they stand 11 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on HB 1280 (2021), 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 Senate 19 to 12. (2021-05-25) source
- Voted yes to concur in the House amendments to SB 8 (2021), the Texas Heartbeat Act, which bans most abortions after cardiac activity is detected and is enforced through private lawsuits; the vote was 18 to 12. (2021-05-13) source
- Voted yes on SB 33 (2025), which bars local governments from funding travel or logistical support for abortions; it passed the Senate 22 to 9. (2025-04-16) source
- His Senate biography says he authored the Heartbeat Bill. source
GunsRemove most restrictions; bearing arms is a rightmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on HB 1927 (2021), which allows people 21 or older who may legally own a gun to carry it without a license; it passed the Senate 18 to 13. (2021-05-05) source
Election rulesStrict photo ID, paper ballots, cleaner voter rolls and fewer mail ballotsmedium
DEI programsBan DEI offices and required training at public institutionsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on the SB 12 (2025) conference committee report, which sets parental rights rules in schools and bans DEI duties and instruction in K-12; it was adopted 20 to 11. (2025-05-31) source
School choiceYes, universal school choice for every familymedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on SB 2 (2025), which created an education savings account program for private school costs; it passed the Senate 19 to 12. (2025-02-05) source
ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadymedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on the SB 8 (2025) conference committee report, which requires certain sheriffs to join the federal 287(g) immigration enforcement program; it was adopted 20 to 11. (2025-05-31) source
- Voted yes on SB 4 (2023), which made illegal entry into Texas a state crime; it passed the Senate 17 to 11. (2023-11-09) source
Religion in schoolsSupport laws requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms and optional prayer periodsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on SB 11 (2025), which lets school boards set a daily period for prayer and Bible reading; it passed the Senate 23 to 7. (2025-03-18) source
- Voted yes to concur in the House amendment to SB 10 (2025), which requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms; the vote was 21 to 10. (2025-05-28) source
Curriculum and booksParents, including the right to remove material they object tomedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on SB 13 (2025), which sets school library advisory councils and parental rights over library materials; it passed the Senate 23 to 8. (2025-03-19) source
- Voted yes on HB 900 (2023), which regulates library materials sold to or included in public school libraries; it passed the Senate 19 to 12. (2023-05-23) source
Gender care for minorsNo, ban these treatments for minorsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes to concur in the House amendments to SB 14 (2023), which bans puberty blockers, hormones and surgery for gender transition for minors; the vote was 19 to 12. (2023-05-17) 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 Senate 23 to 8. (2025-05-25) source
China policyGet tougher: broad tariffs, state bans on land purchases, and forced app salesmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on SB 17 (2025), which restricts purchases of Texas real property by certain foreign governments, entities and people, including from China; it passed the Senate 24 to 7. (2025-03-19) source
Laticia Ambroz
DemocratCandidate for Texas Senate District 1
Laticia Ambroz (Democrat) is one of two candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Texas Senate District 11. Her campaign site says she has lived in Texas for over 60 years, is a parent of three and grandparent of eight, and is running to restore "common sense, integrity, and forward-thinking leadership" in Austin2. Her site lists positions on the minimum wage, healthcare and universal childcare3.
Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Childcare and pre-KGuarantee low-cost childcare for all families plus universal pre-Kmedium
Said · medium confidence- Her campaign site says "Universal childcare is not just a convenience; it's a necessity for today's working families" and that "making quality childcare accessible and affordable" would help both parents work. source
AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)low
Said · low confidence- Her campaign site says "Women's healthcare must be protected and prioritized. From reproductive care to maternal health, we need policies that respect women's autonomy and ensure access to comprehensive services." source
Last reviewed 2026-10-10. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.