Perla Mu oz Hopkins has three children. She has three master's degrees in education. 

Perla Mu ñoz Hopkins is originally from California. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Excelsior College, a master's degree in adult education from Northwestern State University, and master's degrees in Spanish literature and teaching secondary education from Mississippi State University. Perla lives with her husband, Bart, and has three children.

Perla is an educator. She previously taught at Leander Independent School District in Texas. Perla is also a retired military spouse.

Perla currently works as an educator. She previously served in the U.S. Air Force for four years.

Perla previously ran for Texas State Board of Education member in 2022 and for Texas State Representative in 2022, but did not win.

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Perla previously ran for Texas State Board of Education, District 5 and for Texas House of Representatives, District 19 in 2022, but did not win.

Economy

Opposes abortion access, allowing an exemption only in extreme circumstances, such as when a mother's life is at risk.

Supports medical freedom and informed consent, emphasizing the right of individuals and parents to make healthcare decisions.

Supports medical freedom and informed consent, emphasizing the right of individuals to make healthcare decisions.

- Opposes access to abortion.
- Supports medical freedom and informed consent, emphasizing the right of individuals to make healthcare decisions.

Healthcare

As of January 22, 2026, Perla Muñoz Hopkins’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

For Candidate Perla Muñoz Hopkins on Issue public-safety:  
Supports banning Sharia Law and Courts in Texas and investigating schools and mosques linked to terrorist organizations.

Said she plans to "ban Sharia Law & Courts in Texas."

For Candidate Perla Muñoz Hopkins on Issue public-safety:  
Supports the right to self-defense, keeping and bearing arms, and lawful carry.

- Said she plans to "ban Sharia Law & Courts in Texas."
- Opposes guns ontrol.

Public Safety

Supports continued construction of the southern border wall and enhancing support for border agents to prevent unlawful entries.

Supports construction of a southern border wall and enhancing support for border agents to prevent undocumented immigration.

- Supports construction of a southern border wall and enhancing support for border agents to prevent undocumented immigration.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports parents' rights in education, advocating for their voices to be heard and respected in school board meetings, prioritizing the Open Meetings Act and First Amendment.

Supports parents' rights in education, advocating for their voices to be heard and respected in school board meetings.

Supports a renewed focus on the basics in education, including reading, writing, STEM, and civics, to inspire students to love America and achieve the American Dream.

Supports a renewed focus on reading, writing, STEM, and civics.

Supports removing the Obscenity Exemption in Texas Penal Code 43.24, opposes CRT in classrooms, and advocates for parental rights in education.

Opposes education on race and racism, and plans to remove an exemption that permits showing minors harmful material for scientific or educational purposes.

- Supports parents' rights in education, advocating for their voices to be heard and respected in school board meetings.
- Supports a renewed focus on reading, writing, STEM, and civics.
- Opposes education on race and racism, and plans to remove an exemption that permits showing minors harmful material for scientific or educational purposes.

Education

Supports a transparent, fair, and accurate election process, secure voter registration, and requiring identification for voting.

- Supports a transparent, fair, and accurate election process, secure voter registration, and requiring identification for voting.

Voting & Elections

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Perla Muñoz Hopkins has three master's degrees in education. She is a strong Catholic and a mother.

Perla is a former teacher. She taught at Leander Independent School District in Texas.

Perla previously ran for Texas State Board of Education member in 2022 and for Texas State Representative in 2022, but did not win. 

Opposes abortion, allowing it only when the mother's life is at risk.

Supports medical freedom and informed consent, and believes parents should approve medical care for their children, especially in schools.

Opposes land being purchased for renewable energy projects near military bases.

Wants to ban "Sharia Law & Courts in Texas" and investigate schools and mosques tied to terrorist organizations.

Supports continued construction of the southern border wall and appropriately staffing border agents and first responders.

Supports parental involvement in public school board meetings.

Supports prioritizing fundamental skills in reading, writing, science, technology, engineering, math, and civics.

Supports bills and procedures that ensure all Texans are represented and their votes count.

- The lieutenant governor is elected statewide by voters and is the second-highest elected official in Texas.
- They run the Texas Senate, deciding which bills are considered and who serves on Senate committees. This gives them major influence over state laws.
- They can cast a deciding vote in the Senate if there is a tie.
- The lieutenant governor helps shape the state budget and policy priorities by serving on key budget and oversight boards.
- If the governor is out of state, temporarily unable to serve, or leaves office, the lieutenant governor takes over the governor’s duties. If the governor leaves office permanently, the lieutenant governor becomes governor.
- The lieutenant governor serves a four-year term and can run again with no term limits.
- The position pays the same base salary as a Texas state legislator (about $7,200 a year), plus additional daily pay during legislative sessions.