Texas State House District 142

Current seat holder: Harold V. Dutton Jr..

Heidi Hall

Heidi Hall

· Ballotpedia

Campaign site

“I would work to ensure that the affordable housing that is currently available is offered to American citizens first.” (Community Impact Candidate Q&A (September 25, 2026))
“Ensuring the students in the district all have access to a quality education; working with our police and community on ways to decrease criminal activity and increase the safety and security for small businesses, residents and schools; being the voice for Veteran's rights to quality healthcare, accessible housing and workforce development.” (Community Impact Candidate Q&A (September 25, 2026))
“I plan to invite the residents to quarterly town halls in different areas of the district so that we can sit down 'together' to discuss the issues they are facing and work together to create solutions. I want to ensure that I hear their needs and then work with them on creative solutions.” (Community Impact Candidate Q&A (September 25, 2026))

Harold Dutton Jr.

Harold Dutton Jr. He assumed office in 1985.

· Official legislative page

“There’s this thing about, ‘Well, Texas knows what’s best for Texas.’ That seems to be part of the problem that we’ve got, without recognizing that we don’t need to reinvent the wheel.” (The Texas Tribune (May 2026))
“People are trying to paint me as saying that I’m for big takeovers. That’s just the opposite of what I am.” (The Texas Tribune (Sept. 2026))