Josh Reyna is a sixth-generation Texan and a 20-year resident of Austin. He graduated from St. Edward’s University with a degree in accounting and earned his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. He lives in Austin with his wife, Larissa, and their young son.

Josh is Chief of Staff and General Counsel in the Texas Senate. He works for Sen. César Blanco, where he has been for over 16 years. He previously served as a legislative intern at the Texas Capitol.

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Josh Reyna's campaign for Texas House of Representatives District 49 is his first entry into politics.

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Josh's campaign for Texas House of Representatives District 49 is his first entry into politics.

Supports empowering working families through economic measures such as expanding food stamp access, creating family leave for government workers, strengthening the childcare workforce, and launching workforce development programs to secure well-paying jobs for Texans.

Supports strengthening local hiring, safeguarding small businesses from cyberattacks, and creating youth workforce opportunities.

Supports safeguarding small businesses from cyberattacks.

Supports lower property taxes and healthcare costs.

- Supports expanding food stamp access.
- Supports safeguarding small businesses from cyberattacks.
- Supports lower property taxes and healthcare costs.

Economy

Supports gun control, having passed the “Lie & Try” gun safety bill.

Supports collaboration with Democratic lawmakers on key issues such as public school funding, abortion legislation, property taxes, healthcare costs, power grid updates, and fair redistricting.

- Supports gun control.
- Supports fully funding  public schools.

Public Safety

Supports increasing access to healthcare and mental health services, extending community health worker programs, and strengthening safety-net services for veterans and vulnerable populations.

Supports increasing access to healthcare and mental health for veterans and vulnerable populations.

- Supports increasing access to healthcare and mental health for veterans and vulnerable populations.

Healthcare

Opposes school vouchers, which are programs and policies that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools.

Education

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

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As a city council member, revamped economic development programs with stronger local hiring requirements, protected small businesses from cyberattacks with legal safe harbor, and created opportunities for youth entering the workforce.

Supports expanding access to food stamps for working families.

As a state representative, supported legislation that "strengthened greenhouse gas regulations, reduced flaring and air pollution from oil and gas operations, promoted renewable energy infrastructure, protected solar customers, and funded clean-up of hazardous leaking wells."

- 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.