Texas House District 30 2026

Compare candidates running in this Texas federal race. Review their positions, voting records, campaign promises, and donor information.

Crystal Sedillo

Party: Democrat

A.J. Louderback

Party: Republican

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Texas House District 30

Election: Nov 3, 2026Updated: Apr 10, 2026
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Texas House District 30 is a rural, strongly Republican district spanning DeWitt, Jackson, Goliad, Lavaca, Matagorda, and Victoria counties. While redistricting is ongoing at the federal level, this state House district remains solidly Republican. A Democratic flip is unlikely but the election will test the incumbent Louderback's appeal.

Crystal SedilloD
A.J. LouderbackR

Summary

Crystal Sedillo is a lifelong Texan and Democratic candidate for Texas House District 30. Born in Wharton County and raised in Matagorda County, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Texas A&M University-Victoria. She identifies as a communicator by training and advocate committed to ensuring every community deserves to be heard. Sedillo won the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026, defeating David Steves with 70% of the vote (4,433 votes to 1,924). Her campaign emphasizes transparency, ethics, and commitment to communities. She focuses on issues affecting rural and underserved populations, particularly in the six counties comprising the district: Matagorda, Jackson, Victoria, Lavaca, Goliad, and DeWitt.

A.J. Louderback (also known as Andy) is a fifth-generation Texan and former five-term Jackson County Sheriff with over 40 years in law enforcement. He is a United States Air Force veteran and conservative Republican. Louderback was elected to the Texas House in November 2024, replacing retiring Representative Geanie Morrison. During his freshman term in the 89th legislative session (2025), he focused on public safety, border security, education, and law enforcement assistance initiatives. He serves on the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence, the Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice, and the House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs. Louderback was appointed chairman of the Subcommittee on New Offenses & Changed Penalties during the 89th session.

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Campaign Promises

Education
  • Strengthen Public Education
Healthcare
  • Expand Access to Affordable Healthcare
Justice
  • Protect Voting Rights
Economy
  • Economic Development in Rural Communities
Other
  • Hold Lawmakers Accountable
Immigration
  • Border Security and Immigration Enforcement
Justice
  • Law Enforcement Support
Education
  • Education and Economic Development
Economy
  • Lower Property Taxes

Key Issue Positions

Public Education
Strong supporter of public school funding
Sedillo calls for fully funding public schools and addressing underfunded schools in rural areas. She believes education quality is essential for rural community development.
Healthcare Access
Advocate for rural healthcare expansion
Sedillo emphasizes expanding rural health care access and reducing health care costs, recognizing that rural communities face unique healthcare challenges.
Voting Rights
Expand access while maintaining security
Supports expanding voting hours and accessibility, standardizing voting procedures statewide, and allowing early voting outside county of registration.
Rural Economic Development
Focus on infrastructure and small business incentives
Emphasizes transportation and infrastructure improvements in rural areas and offering incentives for small business development to support economic growth.
Border Security and Immigration
Strong supporter of strict enforcement
Louderback has made border security his primary focus, appearing frequently on Fox News as an anti-immigration activist. He co-sponsored SB 8 requiring Texas sheriffs to participate in ICE 287(g) program and has testified as a subject matter expert on border and immigration issues at the Texas Capitol for nearly two decades.
Public Safety and Law Enforcement
Pro-law enforcement
As former Jackson County Sheriff and law enforcement advocate for 40+ years, Louderback advocates for supporting law enforcement. He is a member of multiple law enforcement-related committees in the House.
Education
Focused on economic opportunity through higher education
Authored major legislation transferring UH-Victoria to Texas A&M System, benefiting the coastal bend region with expanded educational opportunities.

Top Donors

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Individual donors
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Campaign finance details not fully available in public sources for 2026 race

Contradictions

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What Opponents Say

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Jeff Bauknight (2024 Republican primary opponent)

Louderback attempted to defund Operation Lone Star (border security initiative)

During contentious 2024 Republican primary runoff, Bauknight's campaign alleged Louderback opposed border security funding, which Louderback dismissed as 'propaganda' and emphasized his law enforcement and border security credentials

Jeff Bauknight (2024 Republican primary opponent)

Questioned Louderback's stance on LGBTQ+ library books

Louderback raised concerns about library content during 2024 campaign; Bauknight countered that government shouldn't dictate library content, expressing concern over censorship

Endorsements

Mothers Against Greg Abbottorganization
President Donald Trumpindividual
Governor Greg Abbottindividual
Senator Ted Cruzindividual
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckinghamindividual
Texas Classroom Teachers Association (TCTA)organization
Texas Alliance for Lifeorganization
Attorney General Ken Paxtonindividual