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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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State Representative, District 144

Race · November 3, 2026 general election

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David FloresRepublican
Mary Ann PerezMary Ann PerezDemocratic Incumbent
On ballot as
DAVID FLORES
MARY ANN PEREZ
Current role
Business owner
State Representative, Texas House District 144
Background
  • Business owner (Advance Industry, EAIP, CTW, Mundial, Dreams Construction), prior experience as a project manager in food/rice industries and as a home builder.
  • He is affiliated with CT Church and
  • Has sought local office
  • Business administration degree – University of Houston
  • Built an insurance agency
  • Former president of the Meadowcreek Civic Association
Experience
  • Republican primary (March 3, 2026): unopposed
  • First elected to the Texas House in 2012; lost the seat in 2014 and won it back in 2016
  • Serving her sixth term; vice chair of the House Committee on Transportation
  • Member of the House Committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures
  • Elected to the Houston Community College Board of Trustees in 2009; former board chair
  • Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): won, 64.5% over two challengers
Top priorities
  • Strong free enterprise and private property rights
  • Zero-based budgeting and eliminating government waste
  • Parental rights in education
  • Public safety and accountability in the criminal justice system, and
  • Traditional values
  • "Consumer Protection", "Education", "Healthcare" and "Flood Mitigation & Infrastructure"
  • "Our public schools remain a top priority for Mary Ann."
  • "She will continue to support Medicaid expansion in Texas."
  • "Mary Ann will continue to partner with community colleges and support increased funding."
Tidbits
  • Abortion: Strongly Pro Life
  • Border and immigration: Strongly disagrees with the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
  • Guns: Strong supporter of 2nd Amendment
  • Public schools and vouchers: Strongly supports parental rights to direct their children’s health and educational well-being.
  • Property taxes: No public statement found
Claims and the record
  • 2026 DWI conviction; 2001-2004 misdemeanor convictions: A news report says court records show he pleaded guilty in June 2026 to misdemeanor driving while intoxicated after a February arrest by Deer Park police, and was sentenced to probation. It also says he was convicted of five misdemeanors between 2001 and 2004 and that court records show no other Harris County criminal charge from 2004 until the 2026 arrest. No response found.
  • Abortion: Pro Abortion
  • Border and immigration: Position unclear
  • Guns: Position unclear
  • Public schools and vouchers: "Our public schools remain a top priority for Mary Ann."
  • Property taxes: Cosponsored or supported some broader tax relief measures in the past
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
None found in our research
  • Texas AFL-CIO
  • Texas AFT
  • Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO
  • Houston Police Officers' Union
  • CLEAT PAC (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas)
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  • Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA)
  • Houston Chronicle Editorial Board (primary)
  • Council Member Pat Van Houte (listed by campaign)
  • Council Member Joaquin Martinez (listed by campaign)
  • Constable Jerry Garcia (listed by campaign)
  • Constable Silvia Trevino (listed by campaign)
  • Annette Ramirez, Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector and Voter Registrar (listed by campaign)
  • Council Member Jonathan Estrada (listed by campaign)
  • Annie's List (listed by campaign)
  • Area 5 Democrats (listed by campaign)
  • Harris County Tejano Democrats (listed by campaign)
  • Harris County Young Democrats (listed by campaign)
  • Houston Professional Fire Fighters Local 341 (listed by campaign)
  • Latino Labor Leadership Council (listed by campaign)
  • Planned Parenthood Texas Votes PAC (listed by campaign)
  • Plumbers Local 68 (listed by campaign)
  • Texas Realtors PAC (listed by campaign)
  • Texas State Association of Fire Fighters (listed by campaign)
  • TXOGA PAC (listed by campaign)
Campaign website
Not found
votemaryannperez.com

David Flores

Republican
On ballot as
DAVID FLORES
Current role
Business owner
Background
  • Business owner (Advance Industry, EAIP, CTW, Mundial, Dreams Construction), prior experience as a project manager in food/rice industries and as a home builder.
  • He is affiliated with CT Church and
  • Has sought local office
Experience
  • Republican primary (March 3, 2026): unopposed
Top priorities
  • Strong free enterprise and private property rights
  • Zero-based budgeting and eliminating government waste
  • Parental rights in education
  • Public safety and accountability in the criminal justice system, and
  • Traditional values
Tidbits
  • Abortion: Strongly Pro Life
  • Border and immigration: Strongly disagrees with the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
  • Guns: Strong supporter of 2nd Amendment
  • Public schools and vouchers: Strongly supports parental rights to direct their children’s health and educational well-being.
  • Property taxes: No public statement found
Claims and the record
  • 2026 DWI conviction; 2001-2004 misdemeanor convictions: A news report says court records show he pleaded guilty in June 2026 to misdemeanor driving while intoxicated after a February arrest by Deer Park police, and was sentenced to probation. It also says he was convicted of five misdemeanors between 2001 and 2004 and that court records show no other Harris County criminal charge from 2004 until the 2026 arrest. No response found.
Endorsements
None found in our research
Campaign website
Not found
Mary Ann Perez

Mary Ann Perez

Democratic Incumbent
On ballot as
MARY ANN PEREZ
Current role
State Representative, Texas House District 144
Background
  • Business administration degree – University of Houston
  • Built an insurance agency
  • Former president of the Meadowcreek Civic Association
Experience
  • First elected to the Texas House in 2012; lost the seat in 2014 and won it back in 2016
  • Serving her sixth term; vice chair of the House Committee on Transportation
  • Member of the House Committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures
  • Elected to the Houston Community College Board of Trustees in 2009; former board chair
  • Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): won, 64.5% over two challengers
Top priorities
  • "Consumer Protection", "Education", "Healthcare" and "Flood Mitigation & Infrastructure"
  • "Our public schools remain a top priority for Mary Ann."
  • "She will continue to support Medicaid expansion in Texas."
  • "Mary Ann will continue to partner with community colleges and support increased funding."
Tidbits
  • Abortion: Pro Abortion
  • Border and immigration: Position unclear
  • Guns: Position unclear
  • Public schools and vouchers: "Our public schools remain a top priority for Mary Ann."
  • Property taxes: Cosponsored or supported some broader tax relief measures in the past
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
  • Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO
  • Houston Police Officers' Union
  • CLEAT PAC (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas)
Show all 24
  • Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA)
  • Houston Chronicle Editorial Board (primary)
  • Council Member Pat Van Houte (listed by campaign)
  • Council Member Joaquin Martinez (listed by campaign)
  • Constable Jerry Garcia (listed by campaign)
  • Constable Silvia Trevino (listed by campaign)
  • Annette Ramirez, Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector and Voter Registrar (listed by campaign)
  • Council Member Jonathan Estrada (listed by campaign)
  • Annie's List (listed by campaign)
  • Area 5 Democrats (listed by campaign)
  • Harris County Tejano Democrats (listed by campaign)
  • Harris County Young Democrats (listed by campaign)
  • Houston Professional Fire Fighters Local 341 (listed by campaign)
  • Latino Labor Leadership Council (listed by campaign)
  • Planned Parenthood Texas Votes PAC (listed by campaign)
  • Plumbers Local 68 (listed by campaign)
  • Texas Realtors PAC (listed by campaign)
  • Texas State Association of Fire Fighters (listed by campaign)
  • TXOGA PAC (listed by campaign)
Campaign website
votemaryannperez.com

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