Republican State Rep. Denise Villalobos conceded the Texas House District 34 race to Democratic challenger Stephanie Guerrero Sáenz after early voting results showed Villalobos trailing by more than 4,000 votes. The seat flips back to Democratic control.
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State support for region's water system including Mary Rhodes Pipeline$46 million2Who pays or receives it: State of Texas
State support for drainage projects in Robstown and Petronila$4 million2Who pays or receives it: State of Texas
Who's involved
Denise VillalobosRepublican State Rep., incumbent in Texas House District 34
Stephanie Guerrero SáenzDemocratic challenger, public school teacher
The facts
Villalobos trailed by more than 4,200 votes in early voting results.2
Villalobos had won District 34 for Republicans in 2024 and took office January 2025.2
Villalobos authored House Bill 2306 eliminating parole eligibility for certain human trafficking convictions, passed unanimously and effective Sept. 1, 2025.2
Guerrero Sáenz is a public school teacher returning the seat to Democratic control.2
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