Texas State House District 119

Current seat holder: Elizabeth "Liz" Campos.

Melva Perez

Melva Perez Melva Perez served in the U.S. Army from 1995 to 2023.

Campaign site

“Leadership that delivers: Listen. Lead. Act. As a grassroots candidate, I have been providing the constituent service that our community so much needs and desires.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))
“Protecting those who are most vulnerable while preserving dignity, family, responsibility, accountability, and local control is one of my strongest public-policy priorities. Protecting those who cannot always protect themselves, includes children and our elderly.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))
“I am a Texan, a wife, a mother, an Army combat veteran, and a servant-leader who spent nearly three decades answering the call to serve our country. I entered the US Army as a private and retired as a lieutenant colonel.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

Elizabeth Campos

Elizabeth Campos (Democratic Party) (also known as Liz) is a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 119.

· Official legislative page

Campaign site

“Fully fund public education (Last session, we successfully negotiated an $8 billion increase for public schools but more is necessary to meet national standards.) Affordable health care for working families (Expand Medicaid, regulate insurance companies, and lower prescription drug prices).” (Community Impact Candidate Q&A (February 2, 2026))
“High property taxes. Cost of living. Low wage jobs. Rising health insurance premiums. Exorbitant child care expenses.” (Community Impact Candidate Q&A (February 2, 2026))
“Fight for local control. We will find solutions at the local level. Unfortunately, the ruling party in Austin seeks total control of our county government, city charters, and school boards.” (Community Impact Candidate Q&A (February 2, 2026))