Chip Roy
RDefeatedIncumbentFEC H8TX21307
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Raised this cycle$783K
Cash on hand: $194K
2026 race
TX-21 — U.S. House
2 candidates on the November ballot. Incumbent: Chip Roy.
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How we got here · 2 earlier contests
Currently held by
Chip Roy (R) — not seeking re-election in 2026. They've publicly announced their retirement; their committee is still on the FEC's 2026 roster for routine compliance, but this is effectively an open seat.
Election held
Counting
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Results appear here once a race is called and verified. Official returns from the Texas Secretary of State.
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Disclosed money in race
$7.9M
Candidate + outside spending. See finance breakdown below.
Incumbent
Currently in office
Challengers
Sorted by fundraising
Mark Teixeira
RChallengerFEC H6TX21301
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Raised this cycle$4.4M
Cash on hand: $441K
Kristin Hook
DChallengerFEC H4TX21108
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Raised this cycle$389K
Cash on hand: $52K
9 defeated candidates — show
Jason Cahill
RDefeatedChallengerFEC H6TX21350
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Raised this cycle$383K
Cash on hand: $0
Mike Wheeler
RDefeatedChallengerFEC H6TX21319
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Raised this cycle$344K
Cash on hand: $0
Daniel Betts
RDefeatedChallengerFEC H6TX21285
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Raised this cycle$177K
Cash on hand: $306
Paul Rojas
RDefeatedChallengerFEC H6TX21384
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Raised this cycle$165K
Cash on hand: $157K
James Trainor
RDefeatedChallengerFEC H6TX21376
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Raised this cycle$152K
Cash on hand: $0
Ezekiel Enriquez
RDefeatedChallengerFEC H6TX23216
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Raised this cycle$115K
Cash on hand: $0
Weston Charles Martinez
RDefeatedChallengerFEC H6TX21426
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Raised this cycle$26K
Cash on hand: $0
Gary Frank Taylor
DDefeatedChallengerFEC H6TX21251
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Raised this cycle$17K
Cash on hand: $91
Regina Vanburg
DDefeatedChallengerFEC H6TX21269
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Raised this cycle$14K
Cash on hand: $2K
Local signal
Early read on TX-21 — U.S. House
A directional read on where this seat is trending, from the signals we have so far. This is an early scaffold — more inputs light up as coverage and constituent activity accrue.
Coverage tone · the matchup
Recent news coverage of the nominees heading to the general election.
Mark Teixeiralimited coverage
No coverage in our tracked outlets in the last 90 days.
Kristin Hooklimited coverage
No coverage in our tracked outlets in the last 90 days.
A media signal, not a poll of the district.
Constituent stakes
No one here has staked a position on a tracked vote yet. As neighbors weigh in on /pressure campaigns, the district's lean will show up here.
Money in the race
Finance breakdown
Disclosed funding shaping this race — both the money candidates raise themselves and the outside spending dropped by independent groups. Issue-ad spending by 501(c)(4) groups is excluded; the FEC doesn't require disclosure of it. See the note below for details.
Candidate fundraising: FEC reports through October 19, 2026 · 2025–26 cycle
Total disclosed
$7.9M
Candidate fundraising + independent expenditures (FEC).
Candidate-direct (Schedule A)
$7.0M
Raised by candidate committees themselves.
Outside spending (Schedule E)
$986K
$986K for · $0 against
| Candidate | Raised directly | Outside for | Outside against | Net in corner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mark Teixeira(R) + CONSERVATIVES FOR AMERICAN EXCELLENCE INC. $633K + CLUB FOR GROWTH ACTION $260K + GOPAC ELECTION FUND $38K | $4.4M | $931K | — | $5.3M |
Kristin Hook(D) | $389K | — | — | $389K |
10 defeated candidates — show finances
| Candidate | Raised directly | Outside for | Outside against | Net in corner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chip Roy(R)incumbentdefeated + CLUB FOR GROWTH PAC $4K + FREEDOM CAUCUS FUND $3K | $783K | $7K | — | $790K |
Jason Cahill(R)defeated | $383K | — | — | $383K |
Mike Wheeler(R)defeated | $344K | — | — | $344K |
Daniel Betts(R)defeated + COURAGEOUS CONSERVATIVES PAC $17K + GATORPAC $8K | $177K | $24K | — | $202K |
James Trainor(R)defeated + STAND FOR FREEDOM PAC $20K | $152K | $20K | — | $172K |
Paul Rojas(R)defeated | $165K | — | — | $165K |
Ezekiel Enriquez(R)defeated + PA PAC AKA PATRIOT ACTION $4K | $115K | $4K | — | $119K |
Weston Charles Martinez(R)defeated | $26K | — | — | $26K |
Gary Frank Taylor(D)defeated | $17K | — | — | $17K |
Regina Vanburg(D)defeated | $14K | — | — | $14K |
Where the money comes from
In-state vs out-of-state
Share of each candidate's itemized individual contributions from donors inside TX versus the rest of the country. Excludes sub-$200 unitemized donations (no geography on file) and PAC money — see note below.
Mark Teixeira(R)65% in-state · $931K itemized
$601K in-state$330K out-of-state
Kristin Hook(D)78% in-state · $175K itemized
$136K in-state$39K out-of-state
10 defeated candidates — show
Chip Roy(R)defeated79% in-state · $545K itemized
$430K in-state$115K out-of-state
Jason Cahill(R)defeated100% in-state · $164K itemized
$163K in-state$500 out-of-state
Mike Wheeler(R)defeated86% in-state · $114K itemized
$98K in-state$16K out-of-state
Daniel Betts(R)defeated67% in-state · $175K itemized
$117K in-state$58K out-of-state
James Trainor(R)defeated76% in-state · $136K itemized
$103K in-state$32K out-of-state
Paul Rojas(R)defeated94% in-state · $33K itemized
$31K in-state$2K out-of-state
Ezekiel Enriquez(R)defeated39% in-state · $54K itemized
$21K in-state$33K out-of-state
Weston Charles Martinez(R)defeated100% in-state · $5K itemized
$5K in-state$0 out-of-state
Gary Frank Taylor(D)defeated74% in-state · $5K itemized
$4K in-state$1K out-of-state
Regina Vanburg(D)defeated90% in-state · $8K itemized
$7K in-state$800 out-of-state
What's counted, what isn't
Candidate-direct is each campaign's reported receipts on FEC Schedule A — individual contributions plus PAC contributions to the candidate's own committee — through the most recent filing.
Outside spending is independent expenditures on FEC Schedule E: money spent by PACs, super PACs, and party committees for or against a candidate, without legal coordination with the campaign. The committees listed under each candidate are the largest disclosed spenders on either side.
In-state vs out-of-state covers only itemized individual contributions — donations over $200, which are the only ones that carry a contributor address at the FEC. Sub-$200 unitemized donations (often a large share for grassroots campaigns) have no geography on file and are excluded, as is PAC money. So the percentages describe where a candidate's itemized individual money comes from, not where every dollar raised comes from.
Not counted: 501(c)(4) "social welfare" organizations run issue ads that frequently mention candidates by name but aren't classified as express advocacy under FEC rules — they file no Schedule E and don't appear in this breakdown. Press reporting on a race may cite figures that include this dark-money spending; ours doesn't.
Where they stand
Issue-by-issue comparison
Positions extracted from each candidate's campaign issues page by AI. Contested rows — where candidates disagree with each other — appear first.
| Statement | Teixeira | Hook | You |
|---|---|---|---|
Abortion A national law should protect access to abortion in every state. | — | ||
Criminal Justice Federal minimum sentences for non-violent drug crimes should be reduced or eliminated. | — | ||
Criminal Justice The federal government should send more money to local police departments. | — | ||
Economy Reducing the national debt should be a higher priority than new spending. | — | ||
Education Federal Title IX protections should explicitly include sexual orientation and gender identity. | — | ||
Environment The government should set legally enforceable limits on greenhouse gas emissions. | — | ||
Environment Government environmental reviews for energy and infrastructure projects should move faster, even if it means fewer reviews. | — | ||
Environment The government should stop subsidizing oil and gas companies. | — | ||
Environment Federal permitting and subsidies for new nuclear power plants should be expanded. | — | ||
Guns All gun sales — including private ones — should require a background check. | — | ||
Guns Civilian ownership of AR-15-style rifles should be restricted. | — | ||
Guns Federal law should authorize court-issued red-flag orders allowing temporary firearm removal from people deemed a danger. | — | ||
Healthcare The government should provide healthcare for everyone. | — | ||
Healthcare A government-run public health insurance option should be added to the ACA marketplace. | — | ||
Immigration People who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children should have a path to citizenship. | — | ||
Immigration The U.S. should do more to enforce immigration laws and secure the border. | — | ||
Governance & Other There should be term limits for senators and representatives. | — | ||
Governance & Other Voters should be required to show photo ID, with the same rule in every state. | — |
SupportsOpposesNo public positionRinged = confirmed by the campaign
About this race page
Candidate roster is sourced from the FEC's active-candidate list for the 2026 cycle. Fundraising totals reflect committee filings through the last reporting period.
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