Who Is Running in Texas Congressional District 29th in 2026?
Last updated: March 2, 2026
Sylvia Garcia
(Incumbent)Economy
HighCongresswoman Sylvia Garcia advocates for an economy that supports working families, focusing on job creation and affordable living. She has secured millions in Community Project Funding for her district and fights to raise wages and expand access to jobs with benefits. Garcia supports organized labor, fair wages, and worker protections, including paid rest breaks for construction employees. She also advocates for expanding the Child Tax Credit and voted against the Republican Continuing Resolution, citing concerns for working families and healthcare costs.
Immigration
HighCongresswoman Sylvia Garcia introduced the Restoring Community Trust Act to end federal government coercion on local police in immigration enforcement, aiming to restore constitutional balance and protect public safety. She supports the American Dream and Promise Act, which provides a legal pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, TPS, and DED recipients. Additionally, Garcia advocates for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, creating a legal status for agricultural workers, and calls for greater accountability and transparency in federal immigration enforcement.
Healthcare
HighSylvia Garcia supports accessible and affordable healthcare, championing funding for community health centers, school-based clinics, and mobile health pods to ensure access across her district. She emphasizes that healthcare must be accessible, not just available, and fought to protect federal subsidies for health insurance. She voted Nay on H.R. 6703, the "Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act."
Republican Candidate
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| Issue | Sylvia Garcia |
|---|---|
| Economy | Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia advocates for an economy that supports working families, focusing on job creation and affordable living. She has secured millions in Community Project Funding for her district and fights to raise wages and expand access to jobs with benefits. Garcia supports organized labor, fair wages, and worker protections, including paid rest breaks for construction employees. She also advocates for expanding the Child Tax Credit and voted against the Republican Continuing Resolution, citing concerns for working families and healthcare costs. High |
| Immigration | Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia introduced the Restoring Community Trust Act to end federal government coercion on local police in immigration enforcement, aiming to restore constitutional balance and protect public safety. She supports the American Dream and Promise Act, which provides a legal pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, TPS, and DED recipients. Additionally, Garcia advocates for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, creating a legal status for agricultural workers, and calls for greater accountability and transparency in federal immigration enforcement. High |
| Healthcare | Sylvia Garcia supports accessible and affordable healthcare, championing funding for community health centers, school-based clinics, and mobile health pods to ensure access across her district. She emphasizes that healthcare must be accessible, not just available, and fought to protect federal subsidies for health insurance. She voted Nay on H.R. 6703, the "Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act." High |
| Climate & Energy | Sylvia Garcia voted for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, which support clean energy and climate action. She also secured a $1.2 billion grant for a Hydrogen Hub in Houston. Garcia advocates for combating climate change while ensuring a stable economy, rejecting the idea of choosing between the two. She voted against bills H.R.4758 and H.R.4626. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Sylvia Garcia supports abortion rights and reproductive healthcare access. She is an original cosponsor of the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2023, which aims to prohibit government restrictions on abortion services, and the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act, to prevent states from interfering with out-of-state abortion access. She views the overturning of Roe v. Wade as a significant setback and advocates for the right of women to make their own healthcare decisions. Garcia is endorsed by Reproductive Freedom for All and has a 5% lifetime score from Heritage Action. Medium |
| Foreign Policy | Sylvia Garcia advocates for an immigration policy focused on compassion, evidenced by her efforts to expand and renew Temporary Protected Status for individuals from Venezuela and Central America. She introduced the Restoring Community Trust Act, aimed at preventing federal coercion of local police in immigration enforcement. Additionally, she voted against the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act, reflecting a specific position on defense spending. Medium |
| Education | Sylvia Garcia supports local education initiatives, highlighting investments in schools as investments in students, families, and community futures, as seen when her team attended a Galena Park ISD school groundbreaking. She criticized HISD's 2026 plan to close 12 schools, stating that parents, students, and teachers deserve a voice in decisions and that closures without public engagement disrupt families and weaken communities. High |
| Gun Policy | Sylvia Garcia supports gun safety legislation and is a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. She voted in favor of measures like the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (2022) and the Protecting Our Kids Act (2022), seeking to enhance public safety from gun violence. Garcia has stated that handguns are not for hunting or protection and emphasized the need to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands. High |
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