Brian Harrison is from Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree in economics from Texas A&M University. He lives in Ellis County, Texas, with his wife, Tara, and their four children.

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Brian Harrison has a bachelor 's degree in economics from Texas A&M University. He lives in Ellis County, Texas, with his wife, Tara, and their four children.

Brian previously served as the chief of staff at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He has also held positions at other federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Social Security Administration. He has worked with his wife and father in multiple small, family-run businesses in Texas. He has also worked as an independent consultant for various clients, as a director at a public affairs firm, and as an executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

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Brian previously served as the chief of staff at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He previously worked for the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Social Security Administration, as an independent consultant, a director at a public affairs firm, and as an executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Brian is currently a Texas state representative for House District 10. He was first elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term.

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Brian is currently the state representative for District 10. He was first elected in 2021 and is currently serving his second term. He previously ran for U.S. Representative for Texas District 6 in 2021, but did not win.

Wants to eliminate property taxes to save Texas homeowners.

Supports slashing regulations to expand job opportunities and increase prosperity for Texans.

Supports reducing government regulations.

- Wants to eliminate property taxes.
- Supports reducing government regulations.

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As of January 22, 2026, Brian Harrison’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Opposes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and transgender education in schools and government in Texas.

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Supports preventing individuals with noncitizen IDs from receiving regular ballots.

Supports preventing individuals with noncitizen IDs from regular ballots.

- Supports preventing individuals with noncitizen IDs from regular ballots.

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Jon Garrett attended Navarro College. He has a wife and four children.

Jon is the owner of KBEC radio and the CEO of Dunn St. Equities and Apex Site Services. He also leads Dunn St. Equities, overseeing real estate investments, and Apex Site Services, which he founded to provide site preparation services to the U.S. Military, FEMA, and other government agencies.

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Jon is the owner of KBEC radio and the CEO of Dunn St. Equities, which oversees real estate investments, and Apex Site Services, which provides site preparation services to government agencies.

Jon Garrett's campaign for Texas House of Representatives District 10 is his first entry into politics.

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Supports expanding local infrastructure and economic opportunity.

Believes in "expanding local infrastructure and economic opportunity."

Supports "reducing government overreach."

- Wants to reduce property taxes.
- Plans on "cutting waste."
- Believes in "expanding local infrastructure and economic opportunity."
- Supports "reducing government overreach."

- Supports law enforcement.
- Supports securing the southern border.

As of January 22, 2026, Jon Garrett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Matt is from Waxahachie, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Texas A&M University, and a master’s degree in finance from Texas A&M University. He lives with his wife, Kate, and their three sons in Waxahachie. He attends First United Methodist Church in Waxahachie.

Matt Authier is from Waxahachie, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University. He has a bachelor's degree in accounting from Texas A&M University and a master’s degree in finance from Texas A&M University. He lives with his wife, Kate, and their three sons in Waxahachie. He attends First United Methodist Church in Waxahachie.

Matt is a certified public accountant (CPA) and has worked as a mortgage loan originator with Gateway Mortgage Group since 2016. He previously served as a fund controller managing oil and gas investments at RR Advisors and began his career as a senior auditor at Deloitte in the investment management industry.

Matt Authier's campaign for Texas House of Representatives District 10 is his first entry into politics.

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Matt's campaign for Texas House of Representatives District 10 is his first entry into politics.

Believes reliable water and power are essential, and will work to expand supply and protect ratepayers while strengthening electric grid reliability.

Believes reliable water and power are essential, and will work to expand supply and protect ratepayers .

Supports expanding reliable internet access to unserved homes and businesses, cutting red tape for providers, and enhancing broadband to benefit students, small businesses, agriculture, and public safety.

Supports expanding reliable internet access to unserved homes and businesses.

Supports cutting red tape, keeping taxes low, and backing key industries while promoting skills training for young Texans.

Supports cutting red tape, keeping taxes low, and backing key industries.

- Believes reliable water and power are essential, and will work to expand supply and protect ratepayers .
- Supports expanding reliable internet access to unserved homes and businesses.
- Supports cutting red tape, keeping taxes low, and backing key industries.

Supports law enforcement in tackling human trafficking and drug cartels, and aims to end incentives for illegal entry into the state and country.

Supports law enforcement in tackling human trafficking and drug cartels.

Aims to end incentives for illegal entry into the state and country.

Supports backing police with training and equipment, believes violent offenders should face real consequences, and advocates for a system that supports victims and allows law-abiding citizens to live without fear.

Believes violent offenders should face real consequences, and advocates for a system that supports victims.

- Supports law enforcement in tackling human trafficking and drug cartels.
- Aims to end incentives for illegal entry into the state and country.
- Believes violent offenders should face real consequences, and advocates for a system that supports victims.

As of January 22, 2026, Matt Authier’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to fight unfunded mandates, increase funding for classrooms, and support career-technical pathways leading to good jobs.

Wants to fight unfunded mandates, increase funding for classrooms, and support career-technical pathways leading to good jobs in Texas.

Wants to increase funding for classrooms.

- Supports career-technical pathways.
- Wants to increase funding for classrooms.

Supports ensuring local voices have a say in major decisions affecting their communities, advocating for transparent processes and respect for property rights.

Advocates for transparent processes and respect for property rights.

- Advocates for transparent processes and respect for property rights.

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Matt Authier

Matt Authier is from Waxahachie, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Texas A&M University, and a master’s degree in finance from Texas A&M University. He lives with his wife, Kate, and their three sons in Waxahachie. He attends First United Methodist Church in Waxahachie.

Matt is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has worked as a mortgage loan originator with Gateway Mortgage Group since 2016. He previously served as a fund controller managing oil and gas investments at RR Advisors and began his career as a senior auditor at Deloitte in the investment management industry. Matt has held numerous local leadership roles, serving as treasurer for the Waxahachie Lions Club, the Ellis County Museum, and the Nicholas P. Sims Library.

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