Bently is a fiber optic technician. He previously worked as a legislative aide for Texas State Representative Josey Garcia, a photojournalist for MyCanyonLake.com, and a photographer for the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung. 

Meet Bently Paiz - Voyage Austin

Bently is a fiber optic technician. He previously worked as a legislative aide for Texas State Representative Josey Garcia.

Bently previously ran for U.S. representative in 2022 but did not win.

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Supports wages that reflect the real cost of living and economic policies that prioritize workers and small businesses over large corporations.

Supports wages that "reflect the real cost of living" and economic policies that prioritize "workers and small businesses, not just large corporations."

Supports modern transit solutions and infrastructure investments that prioritize people, safety, and long-term community needs.

Wants "modern transit solutions and infrastructure investments that prioritize people, safety, and long-term community needs."

- Supports wages that "reflect the real cost of living" and economic policies that prioritize "workers and small businesses, not just large corporations."
- Wants "modern transit solutions and infrastructure investments that prioritize people, safety, and long-term community needs."

Economy

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

Public Safety

Supports accessible and timely mental health care as essential, advocating for strengthened community services, investment in providers, and reduced barriers to care.

Believes "mental health care should be accessible, timely, and treated as essential health care."

- Believes "mental health care should be accessible, timely, and treated as essential health care."

Healthcare

Supports investing in teachers, mental health support in schools, and a curriculum that values creativity, critical thinking, and community engagement.

Supports "investing in teachers, mental health support in schools, and a curriculum that values creativity, critical thinking, and community engagement."

- Supports "investing in teachers, mental health support in schools, and a curriculum that values creativity, critical thinking, and community engagement."

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Bently Paiz

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Texas House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Texas State Legislature
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. 
- There are 150 members of the Texas House of Representatives, each representing a single district. Representatives must be at least 21 years old and reside in the state for at least two years before their election. 
- State representatives are elected to two-year terms during even-numbered years. There are no term limits. 
- State representatives make $7,200 annually in addition to a $221 payment per day during legislative sessions and mileage reimbursements.