Crystal Dillard is from Houston, Texas. She has a bachelor's degree from Texas Woman's University. She is affiliated with the Jones Memorial United Methodist Church Health and Wellness Ministry.

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Crystal Dillard has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Texas Woman's University. She is affiliated with the Jones Memorial United Methodist Church Health and Wellness Ministry.

Crystal has worked as a history teacher and as a principal in family-owned businesses. 

Crystal founded The Rejoice Television Network, a Christian broadcasting company. She is also an educator.

Crystal previously ran for Texas House of Representatives District 131 in 2022 but did not win. 

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Believes in policies that "protect vulnerable communities" and helps small businesses.

- Believes in policies that "protect vulnerable communities" and helps small businesses.

Economy

For Candidate Crystal Dillard on Issue public-safety:  
Supports building strong law enforcement/community partnerships to reduce crime and improve quality of life for Texans.

Supports building strong law enforcement/community partnerships to reduce crime and improve quality of life for Texans.

Promises to work to provide re-entry opportunities formely incarcerated Texans.

- Supports building strong law enforcement/community partnerships to reduce crime and improve quality of life for Texans.
- Promises to work to provide re-entry opportunities formely incarcerated Texans.

Public Safety

As of January 22, 2026, Crystal Dillard did not have a website or any information online.

Healthcare

Believes supporting education is the "most important element in shaping the future of Texas as a diverse, forward-moving, prosperous state."

Advocates for  "fully investing in schools, teachers and career
readiness programs."

- Believes supporting education is the "most important element in shaping the future of Texas as a diverse, forward-moving, prosperous state."
- Advocates for  "fully investing in schools, teachers and career
readiness programs."

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Supports voting access and equity regardless of race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Believes that the "only truly fair way to redistrict is to form a bipartisan committee of legislators, with an equivalent number of members representing both parties."

- Supports voting access and equity regardless of race, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Believes that the "only truly fair way to redistrict is to form a bipartisan committee of legislators, with an equivalent number of members representing both parties."

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

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Supports an eager workforce that contributes to the state's economy.

Erik Wilson is from Houston, Texas. He attended Pepperdine University. He has a bachelor’s degree from Pepperdine University and a juris doctor degree from the University of Texas School of Law. He lives with his wife, Amber.

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Erik Wilson has a bachelor’s degree in international business from Pepperdine University and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. He is married and a father.

Erik is an attorney. He works at Erik Wilson and Associates, a law firm he founded with offices in Sugar Land and the Galleria, where he handles lawsuits for individuals and small business owners, specializing in independent car dealerships. He previously worked at the Texas Secretary of State’s office for five years, and he worked in sales at a car dealership for about three years. He and his wife also own Heiress Nail Spa in First Colony Mall.

Erik is an attorney and partner at a law firm. He previously worked at the Texas Secretary of State’s office for five years, and worked in sales at a car dealership for about three years.

Erik Wilson previously ran for Texas House of Representatives District 131 in 2024 and did not win.

Erik ran for the Texas House of Representatives District 131 in 2024 but did not win.

Supports improving the economy and job market, creating a stronger workforce industry, while providing opportunities for entrepreneurship growth.

Supports improving the economy and job market, building a stronger workforce, and fostering entrepreneurial growth.

Interested in infrastructure improvements that can reinforce the energy grid and telecommunications in the district.

Promises to introduce a bill that would "bring more opportunities for small business creation and operation to those within my district."

- Supports improving the economy and job market, building a stronger workforce, and fostering entrepreneurial growth.
- Interested in infrastructure improvements that can reinforce the energy grid and telecommunications in the district.
- Promises to introduce a bill that would "bring more opportunities for small business creation and operation to those within my district."

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

Supports affordable healthcare for all, including seniors and middle-class families.

- Supports affordable healthcare for all.

Wants to improve the public schools in my district by obtaining additional funds for teachers and schools that "will attract additional high level educators to my community."

- Wants to improve the public schools in my district by obtaining additional funds for teachers and schools that "will attract additional high level educators to my community."

Erik Wilson

Wants to collaborate with churches and community centers to provide residents with essential information on mental health, legislative changes, and insurance concerns.

Lawrence Allen, Jr. has a bachelor s degree and two master s degrees from Prairie View A&M University. He is married to Carlotta K. Allen. The Allens have five children together.

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Lawrence Allen, Jr. has a bachelor's degree and two master's degrees from Prairie View A&M University. He is married to Carlotta K. Allen, has five children, and lives in Richmond.

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Lawrence is an educator. He previously worked as an administrator, middle school teacher, and high school teacher. 

Lawrence previously served as a member of the Texas State Board of Education from 2005 to 2023.

Lawrence previously served as a member of the Texas State Board of Education from 2005 to 2023. He previously ran for Texas House of Representatives, District 26, in 2022 and 2020 but did not win. 

Supports encouraging entrepreneurship and private business development in underserved communities.

Supports delivering property tax relief for senior citizens and all Texans.

Supports a state government that respects teachers, veterans, law enforcement, and entrepreneurs.

Advocates for a state government that respects teachers, veterans, law enforcement, and entrepreneurs.

- Supports encouraging entrepreneurship and private business development in underserved communities.
- Supports delivering property tax relief for senior citizens and all Texans.
- Advocates for a state government that respects teachers, veterans, law enforcement, and entrepreneurs.

As of January 22, 2026, Lawrence Allen, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to expand Medicaid and related services.

- Plans to expand Medicaid and related services.

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Wants to make Texas schools the gold standard for the nation.

Advocates for fair and adequate school funding to increase teacher salaries, decrease class sizes, expand access to mental health services, and expand special education support.

- Wants to make Texas schools the gold standard for the nation.
- Advocates for fair and adequate school funding to increase teacher salaries, decrease class sizes, expand access to mental health services, and expand special education support.

Plans to increase penalties and fines for the landfill and concrete aggregate facility distance requirements.

- Plans to increase penalties and fines for the landfill and concrete aggregate facility distance requirements.

Supports protecting the rights of religious and marginalized communities often excluded from state policy debates.

Supports protecting the rights of religious and marginalized communities. 

- Supports protecting the rights of religious and marginalized communities. 

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Staci is from Atlanta, Georgia. She attended Hampton University and Georgia State University. She has a bachelor's degree from Hampton University and a juris doctor degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. She lives with her partner, Isaiah Davis, and their fur son, Boseman, in Houston, Texas.

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Staci is a lawyer and educator with over 15 years of experience

Staci is a current elected member of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE), representing District 4. She was first elected to the SBOE in 2022 and re-elected in 2024. 

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

For Candidate Staci Childs on Issue public-safety:  
Supports a fair criminal justice system.

- Supports a fair criminal justice system.

Supports affordable healthcare and investment in community wellness.

- Supports affordable healthcare and investment in community wellness.

Supports strong public schools that prepare every child for success.

- Supports strong public schools that prepare every child for success.

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Tj Baker is from Laurel, Mississippi. She has a bachelor's degree from Texas Southern University and a graduate degree from Grand Canyon University. Tj volunteers with Sam Houston Area Council of Boy Scouts of America, and previously served as president of the Ford Bend Education Association. She attends One Church at Bethel's Family.

Tj is an educator and media resource specialist.

Tj is an educator and media resource specialist. She previously worked as an adjunct professor for English as a second language education and as a reference librarian for the city of Houston.

T. J. Baker previously ran for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Texas' 1st Congressional District but did not win.

Tj's campaign for state representative for Texas House District 131 is her first run for public office.

Supports strong oversight of the use of public funds.

Supports equitable taxation, saying "'[w]hen every person and every business pays their just share, our communities grow stronger, our schools flourish, and our neighborhoods thrive."

- Supports strong oversight of the use of public funds.
- Supports equitable taxation, saying "'[w]hen every person and every business pays their just share, our communities grow stronger, our schools flourish, and our neighborhoods thrive."

As of January 22, 2026, Tj Baker did not have a website or any information online.

Said "I will fight to ensure that every child can learn without fear, every family can live securely, and every voice — regardless of background — is heard and valued."

- Said "I will fight to ensure that every child can learn without fear, every family can live securely, and every voice — regardless of background — is heard and valued."

Tj Baker

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

- 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.

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