Cassandra Hernandez

Cassandra Garcia Hernandez is an American politician who is a member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 115th district after winning the 2024 election.

Garcia Hernandez is a Dallas attorney and a domestic violence survivor. She has served on various boards of Catholic charities. She is of Mexican descent.

Early life and education Garcia Hernandez was born in Hereford, Texas, a town 48 miles southwest miles of Amarillo.

Texas House of Representatives Garcia Hernandez first ran for the Texas House for the 70th District in 2022, but was defeated in the Democratic primary election by Mihaela Plesa. In 2024, Garcia Hernandez ran and was elected to the 115th District. She succeeded Julie Johnson, who retired to run for Congress.

Garcia Hernandez was appointed by House Speaker Dustin Burrows to serve as the Vice-Chair of the sub-committee on State-Federal Relations.

Committee Assignments (89th Legislature)

Committee on Appropriations Sub-committee on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs Sub-committee on State-Federal Relations (Vice-Chair)

Election History

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2024