State of Texas
State Representative, District 103
Rafael Anchia
Democratic Incumbent- On ballot as
- Rafael Anchia
- Current role
- State Representative, Texas House District 103 (first elected November 2004)
- Background
- Graduate, cum laude, Southern Methodist University
- Law degree, Tulane Law School
- Co-founder and Managing Director, investment firm Civitas Capital Group
- Of Counsel, law firm Haynes and Boone
- Son of immigrants from Mexico and Spain (per campaign)
- Experience
- Chairman, Mexican American Legislative Caucus (2017–2022)
- Appointee, President Obama's Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations (2011–2015)
- Dallas Independent School District trustee (twice elected) before serving in the House
- Democratic primary (2026): unopposed
- Top priorities
- "an outspoken opponent of taking public money from our public schools to subsidize private and religious schools" (per campaign)
- "an advocate for climate action and environmental justice" (per campaign)
- "has consistently fought to protect and expand Texans’ right to vote" (per campaign)
- Supports "improved access to mental health services, educational opportunities, and economic development initiatives that address the root causes of crime" (per campaign)
- Tidbits
- Abortion: No public statement found
- Border and immigration: No public statement found
- Guns: No public statement found
- Public schools and vouchers: In a Dallas Morning News questionnaire: "I remain vehemently opposed to private school vouchers and will fight to repeal this law."
- Property taxes: In a Dallas Morning News questionnaire: "I support meaningful, sustainable property-tax relief, especially for seniors and working families."
Claims and the record- 2025 quorum-break fine: Fined $8,354.25 by the House Administration Committee (April 2026) for the August 2025 quorum break. No response found.
- Endorsements
- Texas AFL-CIO
- Texas AFT
- Campaign website
- rafaelanchia.com
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