Texas House of Representatives District 2
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Texas House of Representatives District 2 is represented byBrent Money (R).
As of the 2020 Census, Texas state representatives represented an average of194,555 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented168,456 residents.
About the office
Members of theTexas House of Representatives servetwo-year terms and are not subject toterm limits. Texas legislators assume office at the beginning of the legislative session, which starts at noon on the second Tuesday in January in the year after the election.[1][2]
Qualifications
To be eligible to serve in theTexas House of Representatives, a candidate must be:[3]
- A U.S. citizen
- A qualified elector
- 21 years old before the general election
- A two-year resident of Texas before the general election
- A district resident for one year prior to the general election
Salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2025[4] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $7,200/year | $221/day |
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in theTexas State Legislature, thegovernor must call a special election to fill the vacant seat.[5] A governor's proclamation to hold a special election must be delivered to county judges in the legislative district no later than 36 days before the scheduled election.[6]
Thesecretary of state can declare a candidate duly elected in a special election if there is no opposition.[7]
See sources:Texas Elec. Code § 203.001 et. seq.
District map
Redistricting
- See also:Redistricting in Texas
In Texas, both congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn by theTexas State Legislature. These lines are subject to veto by thegovernor.[8]
If the state legislature is unable to approve a state legislative redistricting plan, a backup commission must draw the lines (the backup commission is not involved in congressional redistricting). This backup commission, established in 1948, comprises the following members:[8]
- Lieutenant governor
- Speaker of theTexas House of Representatives
- Attorney general
- State comptroller
- Commissioner of the General Land Office
TheTexas Constitution requires that state legislative districts be contiguous and "that they preserve whole counties when population mandates permit."[8]
2020-2023
Texas renewed its state legislative district boundaries in June 2023 for use in 2024 and until the 2030 census. These districts were the same as those enacted by the state in October 2021. Gov.Greg Abbott (R) signedHB 1000 — establishing state House district boundaries — on June 12, 2023, and he allowedSB 375 — establishing state Senate district boundaries — to become law without his signature on June 18, 2023.[9][10]
The Texas Tribune's James Barragan wrote in January 2023 that Senate Legislative Redistricting Committee ChairwomanJoan Huffman (R) said the state was re-doing the redistricting process "to ensure that Legislature had met its constitutional requirement to apportion districts in the first regular session after the publishing of the results of the federal census, which is done every 10 years. Because of the pandemic, census numbers were not released until after the end of the last regularly scheduled legislative session on May 31, 2021. Redistricted maps were passed in a subsequent special session that year."[11] Texas had originally enacted new state legislative districts on October 25, 2021.
Below are the maps in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle. The map on the right was in effect for Texas' 2024 state legislative elections.
Texas House of Representatives District 2
until January 9, 2023
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Texas House of Representatives District 2
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Elections
2026
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 2
Fatima Muse (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 2 on March 3, 2026.
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 | Fatima Muse | |
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 2
IncumbentBrent Money (R) is running in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 2 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Brent Money | |
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2024
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 2
Brent Money defeatedKristen Washington in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 2 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brent Money (R) | 80.6 | 71,222 |
 | Kristen Washington (D) | 19.4 | 17,182 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 88,404 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 2
Kristen Washington advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 2 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kristen Washington | 100.0 | 2,256 |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 2,256 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 2
Brent Money defeated incumbentJill Dutton in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 2 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brent Money | 56.9 | 17,300 |
 | Jill Dutton | 43.1 | 13,110 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 30,410 | ||
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2023
A special general election forTexas House of RepresentativesDistrict 2 was called for November 7, 2023. A general runoff election took place on January 30, 2024.[12] The filing deadline passed on September 6, 2023.[13]
The seat became vacant afterBryan Slaton (R)resigned on May 8, 2023, following a report released by the House General Investigative Committee finding that Slaton engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with a staff member.[14]
General runoff election
Special general runoff election for Texas House of Representatives District 2
Jill Dutton defeatedBrent Money in the special general runoff election for Texas House of Representatives District 2 on January 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jill Dutton (R) | 50.4 | 6,836 |
| Brent Money (R) | 49.6 | 6,726 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 13,562 | ||
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General election
Special general election for Texas House of Representatives District 2
The following candidates ran in the special general election for Texas House of Representatives District 2 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brent Money (R) | 31.8 | 9,011 |
| ✔ | | Jill Dutton (R) | 25.2 | 7,156 |
 | Heath Hyde (R) | 21.4 | 6,081 | |
| Kristen Washington (D) | 11.2 | 3,170 | |
 | Doug Roszhart (R) | 7.8 | 2,221 | |
 | Krista Schild (R) | 2.5 | 721 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 28,360 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Neal Barker (R)
2022
General election
The general election was canceled. IncumbentBryan Slaton won election in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 2.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 2
IncumbentBryan Slaton defeatedClyde Bostick in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 2 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bryan Slaton | 82.4 | 16,609 |
| Clyde Bostick | 17.6 | 3,555 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 20,164 | ||
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2020
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 2
Bryan Slaton defeatedBill Brannon in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 2 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bryan Slaton (R) | 81.3 | 63,074 |
| Bill Brannon (D) | 18.7 | 14,514 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 77,588 | ||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 2
Bryan Slaton defeated incumbentDan Flynn in the Republican primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 2 on July 14, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bryan Slaton | 61.1 | 9,772 |
 | Dan Flynn | 38.9 | 6,229 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 16,001 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 2
Bill Brannon advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 2 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bill Brannon | 100.0 | 4,408 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 4,408 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 2
IncumbentDan Flynn andBryan Slaton advanced to a runoff. They defeatedDwayne Collins in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 2 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dan Flynn | 44.8 | 12,246 |
| ✔ | | Bryan Slaton | 36.1 | 9,889 |
 | Dwayne Collins | 19.1 | 5,223 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 27,358 | ||
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2018
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 2
IncumbentDan Flynn defeatedBill Brannon in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dan Flynn (R) | 80.0 | 45,843 |
| Bill Brannon (D) | 20.0 | 11,432 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 57,275 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 2
Bill Brannon advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 2 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bill Brannon | 100.0 | 2,178 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 2,178 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 2
IncumbentDan Flynn defeatedBryan Slaton in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 2 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dan Flynn | 51.7 | 11,803 |
| Bryan Slaton | 48.3 | 11,013 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 22,816 | ||
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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.[15]
IncumbentDan Flynn ran unopposed in the Texas House of Representatives District 2 general election.[16]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 2 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Dan FlynnIncumbent (unopposed) | 100.00% | 54,605 | |
| Total Votes | 54,605 | |||
| Source:Texas Secretary of State | ||||
IncumbentDan Flynn defeatedBryan Slaton in the Texas House of Representatives District 2 Republican Primary.[17][18]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 2 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Dan FlynnIncumbent | 50.99% | 14,918 | |
| Republican | Bryan Slaton | 49.01% | 14,337 | |
| Total Votes | 29,255 | |||
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.Dan Flynn was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[19][20][21]
2012
Elections for the office ofTexas House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on May 29, 2012, and a general election onNovember 6, 2012.Dan Flynn (R) was unchallenged in the general election. Flynn defeatedGeorge Alexander in theRepublican primary election.[22]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Dan FlynnIncumbent | 59.5% | 11,070 |
| George Alexander | 40.5% | 7,532 |
| Total Votes | 18,602 | |
Campaign contributions
From 2000 to 2024, candidates for Texas House of Representatives District 2 raised a total of $7,891,187. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $213,275 on average. All figures come fromFollow the Money
| Campaign contributions, Texas House of Representatives District 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2024 | $2,028,575 | 6 | $338,096 |
| 2023 | $1,061,880 | 6 | $176,980 |
| 2022 | $386,189 | 2 | $193,094 |
| 2020 | $1,241,860 | 4 | $310,465 |
| 2018 | $780,606 | 3 | $260,202 |
| 2014 | $222,665 | 1 | $222,665 |
| 2012 | $384,019 | 2 | $192,010 |
| 2010 | $403,314 | 2 | $201,657 |
| 2008 | $238,037 | 1 | $238,037 |
| 2006 | $351,099 | 3 | $117,033 |
| 2004 | $90,164 | 1 | $90,164 |
| 2002 | $393,439 | 4 | $98,360 |
| 2000 | $309,341 | 2 | $154,671 |
| Total | $7,891,187 | 37 | $213,275 |
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑Texas Government Code, "Title 3., Subtitle A., Sec. 301.001," accessed February 17, 2021
- ↑Texas Constitution, "Article 3. Legislative Department, Section 4," accessed November 4, 2021
- ↑Texas Secretary of State, "Qualifications for All Public Offices," accessed May 23, 2025
- ↑National Conference of State Legislatures, "2025 Legislator Compensation," December 2, 2025
- ↑Texas Legislature, "Election Code," accessed February 16, 2021(Statute 3.003 (3))
- ↑Texas Legislature, "Election Code," accessed February 16, 2021(Statute 3.003 (3)(b)-(c))
- ↑Texas Legislature, "Election Code," accessed February 16, 2021(Statute 2.055)
- ↑8.08.18.2All About Redistricting, "Texas," accessed May 7, 2015
- ↑Texas Legislature Online, "Bill: HB 1000," accessed June 21, 2023
- ↑Texas Legislature Online, "Bill: SB 375," accessed June 21, 2023
- ↑The Texas Tribune, "Texas Senate votes to take up redistricting again," January 11, 2023
- ↑Texas Secretary of State, "PROCLAMATION From the Office of the Texas Secretary of State," September 19, 2023
- ↑Office of the Texas Governor Greg Abbott, "Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas House District 2," May 30, 2023
- ↑USA Today, "Texas Rep. Bryan Slaton resigns after giving alcohol to, having sex with 19-year-old aide," accessed May 8, 2023
- ↑Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑Texas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current ELECTION HISTORY," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑The Libertarian Party of Texas, "2014 Texas Representative Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑Green Party of Texas, "Greens Release Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑Office of the Secretary of State, "State of Texas 2012 General Election," November 6, 2012
