Mary Ann Perez

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Mary Ann Perez
Candidate, Texas House of Representatives District 144
Texas House of Representatives District 144
Tenure
2017 - Present
Term ends
2027
Years in position
9
Prior offices:
Texas House of Representatives District 144
Years in office: 2013 - 2015
Compensation
Base salary
$7,200/year
Per diem
$221/day
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Next election
March 3, 2026
Education
Bachelor's
University of Houston, Downtown
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Mary Ann Perez (Democratic Party) is a member of theTexas House of Representatives, representingDistrict 144. She assumed office in 2017. Her current term ends on January 12, 2027.

Perez (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to theTexas House of Representatives to representDistrict 144. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary onMarch 3, 2026.[source]

Biography

Perez earned her B.B.A. from the University of Houston Downtown.

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Perez was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Perez was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Perez was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Texas committee assignments, 2017
•Appropriations
•Special Purpose Districts, Vice chair

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Perez served on the following committees:

Texas committee assignments, 2013
•Economic & Small Business Development
•International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
•Rules & Resolutions

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2026

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

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Democratic primary

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Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 144

IncumbentMary Ann Perez (D),Emmanuel Guerrero (D), andMichael Montemayor (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 144 on March 3, 2026.

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Republican primary

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Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 144

David Flores (R) is running in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 144 on March 3, 2026.

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2024

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General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 144

IncumbentMary Ann Perez won election in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 144 on November 5, 2024.

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%
Votes
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Image of Mary Ann Perez
Mary Ann Perez (D)
 
100.0
 
26,617

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Total votes: 26,617
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 144

IncumbentMary Ann Perez advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 144 on March 5, 2024.

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%
Votes
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Mary Ann Perez
 
100.0
 
2,834

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Total votes: 2,834
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

Perez received the following endorsements.

2022

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

The general election was canceled. IncumbentMary Ann Perez won election in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 144.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 144

IncumbentMary Ann Perez advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 144 on March 1, 2022.

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%
Votes
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Mary Ann Perez
 
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3,493

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Total votes: 3,493
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Campaign finance

2020

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 144

IncumbentMary Ann Perez defeatedTony Salas in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 144 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Mary Ann Perez (D)
 
56.4
 
17,516
Image of Tony Salas
Tony Salas (R) Candidate Connection
 
43.6
 
13,528

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Total votes: 31,044
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 144

IncumbentMary Ann Perez advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 144 on March 3, 2020.

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%
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Mary Ann Perez
 
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3,999

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Total votes: 3,999
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 144

Tony Salas advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 144 on March 3, 2020.

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%
Votes
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Tony Salas Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
2,508

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Total votes: 2,508
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Campaign finance

2018

See also:Texas House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 144

IncumbentMary Ann Perez defeatedRuben Villarreal in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 144 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Mary Ann Perez (D)
 
61.2
 
14,349
Image of Ruben Villarreal
Ruben Villarreal (R)
 
38.8
 
9,106

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Total votes: 23,455
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 144

IncumbentMary Ann Perez advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 144 on March 6, 2018.

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%
Votes
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Mary Ann Perez
 
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2,214

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Total votes: 2,214
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 144

Ruben Villarreal defeatedGilbert Pena in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 144 on March 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Ruben Villarreal
 
62.1
 
1,328
Image of Gilbert Pena
Gilbert Pena
 
37.9
 
812

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Total votes: 2,140
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2016

See also:Texas House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for theTexas House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and the general election was held onNovember 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 14, 2015.[1]

Mary Ann Perez defeated incumbentGilbert Pena in the Texas House of Representatives District 144 general election.[2]

Texas House of Representatives, District 144 General Election, 2016
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    DemocraticGreen check mark transparent.pngMary Ann Perez60.25%16,287
    RepublicanGilbert PenaIncumbent39.75%10,745
Total Votes27,032
Source:Texas Secretary of State


Mary Ann Perez defeatedCody Ray Wheeler andBernie Aldape III in the Texas House of Representatives District 144 Democratic Primary.[3][4]

Texas House of Representatives, District 144 Democratic Primary, 2016
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    DemocraticGreen check mark transparent.pngMary Ann Perez53.32%2,209
    DemocraticCody Ray Wheeler35.77%1,482
    DemocraticBernie Aldape III10.91%452
Total Votes4,143


IncumbentGilbert Pena ran unopposed in the Texas House of Representatives District 144 Republican Primary.[3][4]

Texas House of Representatives, District 144 Republican Primary, 2016
PartyCandidate
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngGilbert PenaIncumbent (unopposed)

Endorsements

In 2016, Perez's endorsements included the following:[5]

  • Congressman Gene Green
  • State Representative Garnet Coleman
  • State Representative Harold Dutton
  • State Representative Alma Allen
  • State Representative Hubert Vo

  • Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 341
  • Houston Chronicle
  • Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA)
  • Texas Parent PAC
  • FEAPAC

2014

See also:Texas House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for all 150 seats in theTexas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 4, 2014. Those candidates who did not receive 50 percent or more of the vote in their party primary on March 4 faced an additional May 27 primary runoff. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was December 9, 2013. IncumbentMary Ann Perez was unopposed in the Democratic primary.Gilbert Pena was unopposed in the Republican primary. Perez was defeated by Pena in the general election.[6][7][8]

Texas House of Representatives, District 144 General Election, 2014
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngGilbert Pena50.6%6,015
    Democratic Mary Ann PerezIncumbent49.4%5,863
Total Votes11,878

2012

See also:Texas House of Representatives elections, 2012

Perez won election in the2012 election forTexas House of Representatives, District 144. Perez defeatedOrnaldo Ybarra andKevin J. Risner in the May 29 primary election and won election in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9]

Texas House of Representatives, District 144, General Election, 2012
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    DemocraticGreen check mark transparent.pngMary Ann Perez52.1%12,446
    Republican David Pineda45.5%10,885
    Libertarian Robb Rourke2.4%573
Total Votes23,904
Texas House of Representatives District 144 Democratic Primary, 2012
CandidateVote %Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngMary Ann Perez52.2%1,149
Ornaldo Ybarra26.8%591
Kevin Risner21%462
Total Votes2,202

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

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2020

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Mary Ann Perez campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024Texas House of Representatives District 144Won general$213,859 $141,464
2022Texas House of Representatives District 144Won general$175,274 $130,294
2020Texas House of Representatives District 144Won general$181,201 N/A**
2018Texas House of Representatives District 144Won general$303,757 N/A**
2014Texas State House, District 144Lost$280,282 N/A**
2012Texas State House, District 144Won$392,692 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2024

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In 2024, theTexas State Legislature was not in session.


2023

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In 2023, theTexas State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 29.

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2022

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2021

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In 2021, theTexas State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 31.

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2020

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2019

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In 2019, theTexas State Legislature was in its 86th legislative session from January 8 through May 27.

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2018

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In 2018, theTexas State Legislature did not hold a regular session.


2017

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In 2017, theTexas State Legislature was in its 85th legislative session from January 10 through May 29. A special session was held from July 18 to August 15.

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2014

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2013

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In 2013, theTexas State Legislature was in its 83rd legislative session from January 8 through May 27. Thirty minutes after the regular session ended, GovernorRick Perry called legislators back for a special session starting that evening.[10] Two additional called sessions were held from July 1 through July 30 and July 30 through August 5.[11]

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  • Equality Texas - Equality Texas rankings for the Texas House during the 83rd regular legislative session
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Personal

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Perez has two children.

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    • Footnotes

    1. ↑Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
    2. ↑Texas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed December 2, 2016
    3. ↑3.03.1Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
    4. ↑4.04.1Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
    5. ↑Vote Mary Ann Perez, "Endorsements," accessed February 26, 2016
    6. ↑Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current ELECTION HISTORY," accessed December 2, 2014
    7. ↑The Libertarian Party of Texas, "2014 Texas Representative Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
    8. ↑Green Party of Texas, "Greens Release Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
    9. ↑Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History," accessed February 17, 2014
    10. ↑kten.com, "Texas Lawmakers To Tackle Redistricting In Special Session," May 29, 2013
    11. ↑Legislative reference Library of Texas, "Texas Legislative Sessions and Years," accessed June 13, 2014

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