Eddie Morales Jr.

Eddie Morales Jr.

Democratic Party

Candidate, Texas House of Representatives District 74

Texas House of Representatives District 74

Tenure

2021 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

4

Predecessor: Poncho Nevarez (D)

Compensation

Base salary

$7,200/year

Per diem

$221/day

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Next election

March 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

University of Texas, Austin, 1997

Law

St. Mary's Law School, 2000

Personal

Religion

Christian

Profession

Attorney

Contact

Official website

Personal Facebook

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Eddie Morales Jr. (Democratic Party) is a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 74. He assumed office on January 12, 2021. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.

Morales (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 74. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on March 3, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Eddie Morales Jr. was born in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico. Morales earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1997 and a graduate degree from St. Mary's Law School in 2000. His career experience includes working as an attorney and owning a business. Morales has served as president of the Maverick County Bar Association, as a member of St. Mary's Law Alumni Board, and as a member of the Texas State Bar Grievance Committee.

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Morales was assigned to the following committees:

• Elections Committee
• Energy Resources Committee, Vice Chair
• Local & Consent Calendars Committee

2021-2022

Morales was assigned to the following committees:

• Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee
• Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee
• House Administration Committee

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2026

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 74

Incumbent Eddie Morales Jr. (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 74 on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Eddie Morales Jr.

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 74

Robert Garza (R), John Mcleon (R), and Avi Nash (R) are running in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 74 on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Robert Garza
	Submit photo	John Mcleon
		Avi Nash

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2024

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 74

Incumbent Eddie Morales Jr. defeated Robert Garza in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 74 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eddie Morales Jr. (D)	51.7	28,203
	Submit photo	Robert Garza (R)	48.3	26,378

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 54,581
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 74

Incumbent Eddie Morales Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 74 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eddie Morales Jr.	100.0	9,768

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,768
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 74

Robert Garza defeated John Mcleon in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 74 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Robert Garza	53.9	4,249
	Submit photo	John Mcleon	46.1	3,627

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,876
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Avi Nash (R)

Endorsements

Morales received the following endorsements.

• Texas AFL-CIO

Pledges

Morales signed the following pledges.

• U.S. Term Limits

2022

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 74

Incumbent Eddie Morales Jr. defeated Katherine Parker in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 74 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eddie Morales Jr. (D)	55.7	21,112
		Katherine Parker (R)	44.3	16,813

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 37,925
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 74

Incumbent Eddie Morales Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 74 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eddie Morales Jr.	100.0	11,006

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 74

Katherine Parker advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 74 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Katherine Parker	100.0	4,762

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,762
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2020

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 74

Eddie Morales Jr. defeated Ruben Falcon in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 74 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eddie Morales Jr. (D)	53.9	26,131
		Ruben Falcon (R)	46.1	22,334

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 48,465
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 74

Eddie Morales Jr. defeated Ramsey English Cantu and Rowland Garza in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 74 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eddie Morales Jr.	51.7	9,582
	Submit photo	Ramsey English Cantu	27.2	5,039
	Submit photo	Rowland Garza	21.1	3,905

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,526
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 74

Ruben Falcon defeated Robert Garza in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 74 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ruben Falcon	53.5	3,558
	Submit photo	Robert Garza	46.5	3,091

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,649
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Luke Brown (R)

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

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2020

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Growing up in the humble colonias of Eagle Pass, I learned the value of self-worth regardless of title or financial status.

As a teenager at our family tortilla factory, my parents taught me life lessons that I would take to heart like having a strong work ethic, saving money, helping those in need, and treating everyone with respect.

I also learned that an education opens many opportunities. Now as an attorney, small business owner, and real estate investor, I want to share those experiences to help House District 74 be the best it can be.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• A Voice For All
• A proven leader in the real world, who is not a career politician.
• More than ever, we need someone in Austin who will show up to work and understands the struggles we face on a daily basis as Texans.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Focused on creating an atmosphere that supports economic development to generate high-skill high-paying jobs in the region.

Increase resources for mental health programs focused on early intervention.

Expand vocational, trade school, and career training programs for young adults.

Increase funding for women's healthcare that includes funding for low-income women to have access to cancer screenings and mammograms.

Fight to increase funding for school safety and security programs to protects students and teachers.

Secure funding to provide incentives for medical health providers to serve in rural areas.

Work on securing local transportation dollars to ensure our roads and highways are expanded, rebuilt, and maintained.

Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

The most stark difference is that a State Rep if he/she is doing his job correctly in representing the people, is more in tune with the needs since he/she has to run every 2 years. That allows for more constant communication with constituents to stay atop the needs of the District.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

It is crucial to have experience and understand the working aid city and county government which tend to represent the closest forms of government with the people. As City Attorney for most of my legal career I have that experience. Equally important is the knowledge and experience in the real world as a taxpayer, small business owner, real estate developer, and successful professional.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Education by far that includes opening vocational, trade school and career training opportunities.

Also, addressing the needs of rural areas; infrastructure involving telecommunications, roadways, and leading Texas into a new age of growth.

As legislators we will have to find creative ways of doing more with less now that we have to address the new normal of the virus pandemic that has swept the world!

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

There has to be synergy and the Governor should work closely with those that tend to be closest to Texans and their needs.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Definitely, I am proud to have already established a number of viable contacts with those in office even before I ran. It is thru those relationships that one establishes trust and the ability to be effective when addressing issues important to the state.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Natural Resources

Energy Resources

Calendars

If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

The first two are extremely important to the needs of House District 74.

The Calendars Committee has control over legislative bills and when they go to the floor. It is the doorway to getting bills passed.

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

Definitely. As a freshman legislator I will accept any role the senior members feel I am entitled to hold.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Yes. Tracy King. He is fair, honest and truly represents the needs of his constituents. Salt of the earth type of man and never takes himself too serious yet always there for his people.

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Eddie Morales Jr. campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Texas House of Representatives District 74	Won general	$764,370	$294,301
2022	Texas House of Representatives District 74	Won general	$769,225	$194,662
2020	Texas House of Representatives District 74	Won general	$389,445	N/A**
Grand total			$1,923,040	$488,963
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2024

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2023

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In 2023, the Texas State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 29. Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues." Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills relating to taxes and property rights. Texas Right to Life Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. Texas Sierra Club Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Texas Values Action Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. The Institute for Legislative Analysis Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.

2022

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2021

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In 2021, the Texas State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 31. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Equality Texas Legislators are scored on bills related to LGBT issues. National Federation of Independent Business in Texas Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues." Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills relating to taxes and property rights. Texas Right to Life Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. Texas Sierra Club Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Texas Values Action Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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Political offices
Preceded by Poncho Nevarez (D)	Texas House of Representatives District 74 2021-Present	Succeeded by -

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Current members of the Texas House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Dustin Burrows

Representatives

District 1

Gary VanDeaver (R)

District 2

Brent Money (R)

District 3

Cecil Bell (R)

District 4

Keith Bell (R)

District 5

Cole Hefner (R)

District 6

Daniel Alders (R)

District 7

Jay Dean (R)

District 8

Cody Harris (R)

District 9

Trent Ashby (R)

District 10

Brian Harrison (R)

District 11

Joanne Shofner (R)

District 12

Trey Wharton (R)

District 13

Angelia Orr (R)

District 14

Paul Dyson (R)

District 15

Steve Toth (R)

District 16

Will Metcalf (R)

District 17

Stan Gerdes (R)

District 18

Janis Holt (R)

District 19

Ellen Troxclair (R)

District 20

Terry Wilson (R)

District 21

Dade Phelan (R)

District 22

Christian Manuel (D)

District 23

Terri Leo-Wilson (R)

District 24

Greg Bonnen (R)

District 25

Cody Vasut (R)

District 26

Matt Morgan (R)

District 27

Ron Reynolds (D)

District 28

Gary Gates (R)

District 29

Jeffrey Barry (R)

District 30

A.J. Louderback (R)

District 31

Ryan Guillen (R)

District 32

Todd Hunter (R)

District 33

Katrina Pierson (R)

District 34

Denise Villalobos (R)

District 35

Oscar Longoria (D)

District 36

Sergio Munoz (D)

District 37

Janie Lopez (R)

District 38

Erin Gamez (D)

District 39

Armando Martinez (D)

District 40

Terry Canales (D)

District 41

Robert Guerra (D)

District 42

Richard Raymond (D)

District 43

J.M. Lozano (R)

District 44

Alan Schoolcraft (R)

District 45

Erin Zwiener (D)

District 46

Sheryl Cole (D)

District 47

Vikki Goodwin (D)

District 48

Donna Howard (D)

District 49

Gina Hinojosa (D)

District 50

James Talarico (D)

District 51

Maria Luisa Flores (D)

District 52

Caroline Harris (R)

District 53

Wesley Virdell (R)

District 54

Brad Buckley (R)

District 55

Hillary Hickland (R)

District 56

Pat Curry (R)

District 57

Richard Hayes (R)

District 58

Helen Kerwin (R)

District 59

Shelby Slawson (R)

District 60

Mike Olcott (R)

District 61

Keresa Richardson (R)

District 62

Shelley Luther (R)

District 63

Ben Bumgarner (R)

District 64

Andy Hopper (R)

District 65

Mitch Little (R)

District 66

Matt Shaheen (R)

District 67

Jeff Leach (R)

District 68

David Spiller (R)

District 69

James Frank (R)

District 70

Mihaela Plesa (D)

District 71

Stan Lambert (R)

District 72

Drew Darby (R)

District 73

Carrie Isaac (R)

District 74

Eddie Morales (D)

District 75

Mary Gonzalez (D)

District 76

Suleman Lalani (D)

District 77

Vincent Perez (D)

District 78

Joseph Moody (D)

District 79

Claudia Ordaz (D)

District 80

Don McLaughlin (R)

District 81

Brooks Landgraf (R)

District 82

Tom Craddick (R)

District 83

Dustin Burrows (R)

District 84

Carl Tepper (R)

District 85

Stan Kitzman (R)

District 86

John Smithee (R)

District 87

Caroline Fairly (R)

District 88

Ken King (R)

District 89

Candy Noble (R)

District 90

Ramon Romero (D)

District 91

David Lowe (R)

District 92

Salman Bhojani (D)

District 93

Nate Schatzline (R)

District 94

Tony Tinderholt (R)

District 95

Nicole Collier (D)

District 96

David Cook (R)

District 97

John McQueeney (R)

District 98

Giovanni Capriglione (R)

District 99

Charlie Geren (R)

District 100

Venton Jones (D)

District 101

Chris Turner (D)

District 102

Ana-Maria Ramos (D)

District 103

Rafael Anchia (D)

District 104

Jessica Gonzalez (D)

District 105

Terry Meza (D)

District 106

Jared Patterson (R)

District 107

Linda Garcia (D)

District 108

Morgan Meyer (R)

District 109

Aicha Davis (D)

District 110

Toni Rose (D)

District 111

Yvonne Davis (D)

District 112

Angie Button (R)

District 113

Rhetta Bowers (D)

District 114

John Bryant (D)

District 115

Cassandra Garcia Hernandez (D)

District 116

Trey Fischer (D)

District 117

Philip Cortez (D)

District 118

John Lujan (R)

District 119

Elizabeth Campos (D)

District 120

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D)

District 121

Marc LaHood (R)

District 122

Mark Dorazio (R)

District 123

Diego Bernal (D)

District 124

Josey Garcia (D)

District 125

Ray Lopez (D)

District 126

Sam Harless (R)

District 127

Charles Cunningham (R)

District 128

Briscoe Cain (R)

District 129

Dennis Paul (R)

District 130

Tom Oliverson (R)

District 131

Alma Allen (D)

District 132

Mike Schofield (R)

District 133

Mano Deayala (R)

District 134

Ann Johnson (D)

District 135

Jon Rosenthal (D)

District 136

John Bucy (D)

District 137

Gene Wu (D)

District 138

Lacey Hull (R)

District 139

Charlene Ward Johnson (D)

District 140

Armando Walle (D)

District 141

Senfronia Thompson (D)

District 142

Harold Dutton (D)

District 143

Ana Hernandez (D)

District 144

Mary Perez (D)

District 145

Christina Morales (D)

District 146

Lauren Simmons (D)

District 147

Jolanda Jones (D)

District 148

Penny Shaw (D)

District 149

Hubert Vo (D)

District 150

Valoree Swanson (R)

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