Bobby Tillman

Democratic

On ballot as: Bobby Tillman
Current role: Raises beef cattle in East Texas (per campaign)
Background: His campaign describes him as "a 6th generation Texan"
More than 40 years in the commercial flooring business (per campaign)
Last 15 years raising beef cattle (per campaign)
Experience: Democratic nominee for Senate District 3
Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): unopposed
Top priorities: "I'll fight to stop school vouchers" and "raise the student allotment so every district gets its fair share"
"I want to eliminate property taxes on residential homes and fully fund our schools with state money instead"
"I support expanding Medicaid and Medicare, keeping our rural hospitals open, and growing telehealth"
"Real, sustained funding for our Volunteer Fire Departments"
Water: wants to "modernize the Rule of Capture" and "create two Water Districts covering the areas where counties can't afford their own"
Data centers: "five-mile buffer zones from any home or livestock operation, no tax abatements or incentives"
Tidbits: Abortion: Campaign site: "Reproductive healthcare is a private matter between a woman and her doctor. The government has no business in that exam room."
Border and immigration: No public statement found
Guns: No public statement found
Public schools and vouchers: Campaign site: "I'll fight to stop school vouchers, which drain money from the public schools most of our families depend on"
Property taxes: Campaign site: "I want to eliminate property taxes on residential homes and fully fund our schools with state money instead."
Endorsements: Texas Progressive Caucus
Campaign website: tillman4texas.com

Bobby Tillman

State Senator, District 3

Bobby Tillman