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Cassandra Garcia Hernandez | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 115th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Julie Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Houston (BBA) South Texas College of Law (JD) |
Website | Campaign website |
Cassandra Garcia Hernandez is an American politician who is a member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 115th district after winning the 2024 election.
Garcia Hernandez is a Dallas attorney and a domestic violence survivor.[1] She has served on various boards of Catholic charities.[2] She is of Mexican descent.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Garcia Hernandez was born in Hereford, Texas, a town 48 miles southwest miles of Amarillo.[1] She received a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Houston and later received her law degree from South Texas College of Law.[4]
Texas House of Representatives
[edit]Garcia Hernandez first ran for the Texas House for the 70th District in 2022, but was defeated in the Democratic primary election by Mihaela Plesa. In 2024, Garcia Hernandez ran and was elected to the 115th District. She succeeded Julie Johnson, who retired to run for Congress.[5]
Garcia Hernandez was appointed by House Speaker Dustin Burrows to serve as the Vice-Chair of the sub-committee on State-Federal Relations.
Committee Assignments (89th Legislature)
[edit]- Committee on Appropriations
- Sub-committee on Articles VI, VII, & VIII
- Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
- Sub-committee on State-Federal Relations (Vice-Chair)
Election History
[edit]Source:[5]
2024
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Cassandra Garcia Hernandez | 37,692 | 54.3 | − | |
| Republican | John Jun | 31,709 | 45.7 | − | |
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Cassandra Hernandez: From adversity to advocacy". Lone Star Parity Project. November 13, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Cassandra Hernandez, candidate for Texas State Representative". Dallas News. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Cassandra Hernandez and Gasgate". May 4, 2023.
- ↑ "Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez - Texas State Directory Online". www.txdirectory.com. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
- 1 2 "Cassandra Garcia Hernandez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ Representatives, Texas House of. "Texas House of Representatives". Texas House of Representatives. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
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