As a devout Christian, husband, and community advocate, Charles Mercer is committed to restoring moral clarity and fiscal discipline to Austin. He has a background in education and finance.

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Chuck is a former educator and financial advisor. 

Charles is an Investment Analyst at Citibank. He is also a former educator.

Chuck Mercer IV's campaign for Texas House of Representatives District 125.

Supports a property tax freeze at 0% for homes and small businesses.

Supports a 0% property tax freeze for homes and small businesses.

Supports auditing projects, prioritizing infrastructure improvements, and utilizing public-private partnerships to address community needs efficiently.

Wants to "audit every project, prioritize roads, water, and flood control with reallocated funds and public-private partnerships."

- Supports a 0% property tax freeze for homes and small businesses.
- Wants to "audit every project, prioritize roads, water, and flood control with reallocated funds and public-private partnerships."

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As of January 22, 2026, Charles Mercer IV’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports boosting per-student funding through school choice vouchers and Education Savings Accounts, empowering parents to guide their children's education without tax hikes.

Aims to "boost per-student dollars by focusing on school choice vouchers and passing Education Savings Account (ESA) legislation so money chases kids to the best public or private schools. "

- Aims to "boost per-student dollars by focusing on school choice vouchers and passing Education Savings Account (ESA) legislation so money chases kids to the best public or private schools. "

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Charles Mercer IV

As of January 22, 2026, Chuck Mercer IV’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Ricardo "Rick" Martinez was born and raised on a United States Army military base in Germany. He attended college in Lubbock, Texas. He has lived in San Antonio for more than 10 years. He is a family man and a business owner.

Ricardo "Rick" Martinez was born on a U.S. Army military base in Bad Hersfeld, Germany. He attended college in Lubbock, Texas. He lives in San Antonio with his wife.

Rick is a business owner. He has owned and operated his own company for more than 10 years. 

Ricardo Martinez is a candidate for the Texas House of Representatives, District 125.

Texas House of Representatives District 125 - Ballotpedia

Rick's campaign for the Texas State House of Representatives to represent District 125 is his first run for public office.

Supports lowering the cost of living by providing property tax relief.

Supports strengthening small businesses and expanding local opportunities.

- Supports lowering the cost of living by providing property tax relief.
- Supports strengthening small businesses and expanding local opportunities.

Said, "I am committed to supporting law enforcement and first responders, ensuring laws are enforced, and advancing policies that prioritize safe streets, secure schools, and strong communities."

Supports law enforcement and first responders and Texans' right to the Second Amendment.

- Supports law enforcement and first responders and Texans' right to the Second Amendment.

As of January 22, 2026, Ricardo 'Rick' Martinez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Said, "I believe state government should work efficiently, responsibly, and transparently for the people it serves."

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Your representative and state lawmaker in the Texas House of Representatives.

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Texas State Representative, District 125, Republican Primary

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