Apollo Hernandez has a bachelor s degree in Middle Eastern studies and history from the University of Texas at Austin, a master s degree in technology commercialization from the University of Texas at Austin, and a master s degree in cybersecurity law and policy from Texas A&M University. He lives in Georgetown with his wife and their young daughter. They attend City Church in Georgetown.

Apollo Hernandez is originally from Texas. He earned a bachelor's in Middle Eastern studies and history and a master's in technology commercialization from the University of Texas at Austin, and a master's in cybersecurity law and policy from Texas A&M University School of Law. Apollo lives in Georgetown with his wife and their daughter.

Apollo is a cybersecurity expert and advisor. He previously served as a Recon Marine and was a multi-tour Iraq combat veteran.

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Apollo currently works as a security advisor at Splunk, a cybersecurity company. He previously worked as an account executive at TruSTAR, an account executive at Forcepoint, a security project manager at Gavin de Becker & Associates, and a security defense contractor with Triple Canopy. He served as a recon team leader in the United States Marine Corps.

Apollo's campaign for Texas State Senator, District 5, is his first time running for public office.

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Said, "I will support reforms that slow appraisal growth, improve transparency, and reduce the pressure on homeowners. We should increase housing supply through smart local flexibility, strengthen infrastructure, and ensure state policy supports attainable homeownership for working families."

Supports property tax reform and affordability measures

- Supports property tax reform and affordability measures

Economy

Supports strengthening border security, supporting law enforcement, and building a volunteer force to protect communities.

Supports border security, law enforcement, and disaster preparedness

- Supports border security, law enforcement, and disaster preparedness

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

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Wants to improve school funding transparency, support teachers with better pay and retention, strengthen career and technical education, restore classroom focus, and ensure parents have a voice.

Supports teacher pay increases, reduced mandates, and career readiness

- Supports teacher pay increases, reduced mandates, and career readiness

Education

Supports long-term water supply planning, reservoir expansion, groundwater conservation, pipeline modernization, and reuse projects.

Supports resilient infrastructure, water security, and flood mitigation.


- Supports resilient infrastructure, water security, and flood mitigation.


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Apollo Hernandez

Apollo Hernandez is originally from Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies and History with a Government minor from The University of Texas at Austin, a Master of Science in Technology Commercialization from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, and a Master of Jurisprudence in cybersecurity law and policy from Texas A&M University School of Law. Apollo lives in Georgetown with his wife and their daughter.

Apollo currently works as a Security Advisor at Splunk, a cybersecurity company. He previously worked as an account executive at TruSTAR, an account executive at Forcepoint, a security project manager at Gavin de Becker & Associates, and a security defense contractor with Triple Canopy. He served as a Recon Team Leader in the United States Marine Corps.

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