Texas State House District 57

“Therefore, my priorities as the Texas House Representative for District 57 during the 90th Legislative Session include, first and foremost, working hand in hand with my constituents to champion bills of benefit to the District. These include continuing active support of property tax relief for property owners and firmly addressing out-of-control insurance rates and healthcare costs.” (Campaign website (hayesforhouse57.com))

“Seeking solutions to public school funding while supporting our teachers in the classroom, requiring testing that makes sense, and ensuring every child is safe at school remain high priorities on my list.” (Campaign website (hayesforhouse57.com))

“Quality economic development is critical to our flourishing Texas economy.” (Campaign website (hayesforhouse57.com))

“I'm running because I care. District 57 needs leadership that puts constituents first, not partisan agenda.” (Community Impact Candidate Q&A (September 17, 2026))

“District 57 faces rapid growth without adequate investment. Our roads and infrastructure are strained, schools are underfunded and rising costs are crushing families.” (Community Impact Candidate Q&A (September 17, 2026))

“As a U.S. Army veteran who served in Afghanistan, I know that the commitment to service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. Veterans deserve more than gratitude — they deserve support, opportunity, and dignity.” (Campaign website (raystithfortx57.com))

“Growth is coming whether Austin forms a committee about it or not. We need homes, roads, water and electricity without making the district unaffordable or treating property rights as inconvenient paperwork.” (Community Impact Candidate Q&A (September 17, 2026))

“Governments should do fewer things, do them better and show their work. I’ll protect property rights, challenge unnecessary regulations, demand transparency and scrutinize spending and corporate favors.” (Community Impact Candidate Q&A (September 17, 2026))

“Texas needs enough water, electricity, transportation and housing for the Texas we’re becoming, not the Texas we remember. That requires serious planning, not blank checks, corporate favors or treating eminent domain as an easy button.” (Community Impact Candidate Q&A (September 17, 2026))