State Representative, District 14 - Texas Ballot Compare

Paul Dyson

Republican Incumbent

On ballot as: Paul Dyson
Current role: State Representative, Texas House District 14 (since January 14, 2025); attorney
Background: B.S. in Political Science, Texas A&M University (2002) (per campaign)
M.B.A., Texas A&M University (2006) (per campaign)
J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston (2007) (per campaign)
General Counsel, Dyson Energy Group, a family-owned oil and gas company (since 2014) (per campaign)
Co-owner, Lawyers Title Company of Brazos County (since 2022) (per campaign)
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Former attorney, Porter Hedges (2008–2011) and Norton Rose Fulbright (2011–2014) (per campaign)
Former federal clerk, U.S. District Judge Leonard E. Davis (per campaign)
Experience: Republican primary (March 5, 2024); won with 63.7% against Rick Davis
Appointed to the College Station Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in 2016; served two terms (per campaign)
Chair, Board of Trustees, Allen Academy, a private school in Bryan (per the school)
Republican primary (March 3, 2026): unopposed
Top priorities: "I will work to keep Texas economically strong, protect taxpayers and private property, support education and public safety"
"Texas must prioritize reliable electricity, long-term water supplies, transportation infrastructure, education, and workforce development."
On data centers and large projects: "Growth should pay for growth."
On housing: "We must increase housing supply, reduce unnecessary regulatory costs, invest in supporting infrastructure, and continue providing meaningful property-tax relief."
Tidbits: Abortion: Campaign issues page, written for his 2024 campaign and still posted, says he is "committed to taking a strong stand against abortion in Texas"
Border and immigration: "I'm also working to secure our border, give law enforcement the resources they need"
Guns: Campaign issues page, written for his 2024 campaign and still posted, calls him "a staunch advocate for Constitutional Carry"
Public schools and vouchers: Campaign issues page, written for his 2024 campaign and still posted: "He will spearhead efforts to increase funding for public schools"
Property taxes: Says keeping Brazos County affordable "means lowering property taxes, cutting burdensome regulations"
Endorsements: Texas Medical Association PAC (TEXPAC)
Campaign website: dysonfortexas.com

Janet Tycelia Dudding

Democratic

On ballot as: Janet Tycelia Dudding
Current role: Certified public accountant
Background: B.S. in business administration, University of Southern Mississippi (per Ballotpedia)
M.B.A., Millsaps College (per Ballotpedia)
Began her career in the Investigative Audit Division, Mississippi Office of the State Auditor (per campaign)
20 years in governmental accounting and audit (per campaign)
Former Comptroller (CFO) for Hancock County and the cities of Pass Christian and Ocean Springs, Mississippi (per campaign)
Experience: Democratic nominee, Texas Comptroller (2022); lost the November 8, 2022 general election to Glenn Hegar, 40.9% to 56.4%
Democratic nominee, this seat (2020); lost the November 3, 2020 general election to John Raney, 42.5% to 57.5%
Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): won, 67.3% over David Kessler
Top priorities: "I'm running to speak truth to power, stand up for taxpayers, and bring steady, practical leadership."
"District 14's biggest challenges are keeping our excellent public schools strong, protecting academic freedom, and making life more affordable."
"The legislature should focus on the basics that matter most: affordability, strong public education, reliable infrastructure, water use and planning, and good government."
On data centers and large projects: "Growth should happen with communities, not to them."
Tidbits: Abortion: No public statement found
Border and immigration: On immigration enforcement: "We also believe government should show its face, follow the law, and answer for its actions."
Guns: No public statement found
Public schools and vouchers: "Diverting public dollars from public schools to private schools is wrong"
Property taxes: "When investor pricing distorts homeowner tax values, government should fix the appraisal model"
Endorsements: Blue Horizon Texas PAC
Campaign website: janetdudding4texas.com

Jeff Miller

Libertarian

On ballot as: Jeff Miller
Current role: Office manager
Background: Attended A&M Consolidated High School and Blinn College (per campaign)
44-year resident of Bryan/College Station (per campaign)
Experience: Libertarian nominee, U.S. House District 10 (2024); received 2.4% in the November 5, 2024 general election
Libertarian nominee, this seat (2022); lost the November 8, 2022 general election to John Raney, 31.9% to 68.1%
Has held offices in the Brazos County Libertarian Party, including chair (per candidate)
Served on the State Libertarian Executive Committee (per candidate)
Libertarian convention (March 14, 2026): advanced
Top priorities: "I am the only candidate running on reducing goverment and fighting for your freedom to live your own life."
"My top priority would be to reduce the government burden on all people, and allow them to live as they see fit."
On housing: "Support repeal of all state laws and regulations that make selling/renting at a fair market price too difficult."
Tidbits: Abortion: No public statement found
Border and immigration: Campaign site (text he also used in his 2024 U.S. House campaign): "We need to streamline the legal immigration process, making it faster and more efficient for people who want to contribute to our economy."
Guns: No public statement found
Public schools and vouchers: No public statement found
Property taxes: No public statement found
Endorsements: Libertarian Mises Caucus (listed by campaign)
Classical Liberal Caucus (listed by campaign)
Libertarian Pro-Life Caucus (listed by campaign)
Campaign website: vote-miller.org