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Jay Dean

Jay Dean
RepublicanIncumbent
Running for Texas House of Representatives, District 7.

Background

Jay Dean has represented House District 7 since 2017 and previously served as mayor of Longview. He works in oilfield services. 

Current role
State Representative, District 7
Occupation
General manager, Thomas Oilfield Services
Education
Louisiana State University
Prior offices
Longview City Council; Mayor of Longview; Texas House of Representatives, District 7 (since 2017)
Hometown
Longview
Website

Positions

Property Taxes

What is the candidate's position on property tax levels and relief?
Supports broadening the sales tax base to reduce reliance on property taxes and voted to prohibit a state income tax. 

Education and School Choice

What is the candidate's position on public school funding, education savings accounts, and curriculum?
Introduced HB 134 to reduce required state accountability exams. 
Voting record
Voted yes on SB 2, which created the education savings account program (often called school vouchers); the House passed it on third reading 86-61 (Record 300, April 17, 2025). 

Border Security

What role should the state play in border security and immigration enforcement?
Cites voting to ban what he calls sanctuary cities and to fund border security. 

Power Grid and Energy

What is the candidate's position on the ERCOT grid, reliability, and energy production?
Supports reducing energy-sector regulation. 

Abortion

What is the candidate's position on Texas abortion law?
Says he supported the Texas Heartbeat Act. 

Firearms

What is the candidate's position on Texas firearms laws?
States support for Second Amendment rights. 

Public Safety and Bail

What is the candidate's position on bail, policing, and criminal justice?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 19, 2026.

Health Care

What is the candidate's position on Medicaid, insurance coverage, and health costs in Texas?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 19, 2026.

Elections and Voting

What is the candidate's position on election administration, voting rules, and redistricting?
Introduced HB 119 requiring voter approval for certain disaster-related local tax-rate increases. 

District Priorities

What does the candidate say are the top issues for this district?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 19, 2026.

Transgender Policy

What is the candidate's position on Texas laws related to transgender people, including medical treatment for minors, school sports, facilities, and legal definitions of sex?
Not yet researched.

Religion and Public Schools

What is the candidate's position on religion in public schools, such as displaying the Ten Commandments, school prayer, and chaplains?
Not yet researched.

Religious Liberty and Faith Communities

What has the candidate said or done regarding religious freedom and specific faith communities in Texas, such as Christians, Jews, and Muslims?
Not yet researched.

Home Insurance and Housing Costs

What is the candidate's approach to home insurance rates and housing costs in Texas?
Not yet researched.

Money

Finance figures are being checked against official FEC and Texas Ethics Commission filings and will appear here once verified.

Endorsements

No public endorsements found. Searched Oct 19, 2026.