James Joseph
Democratic · Candidate for Texas House of Representatives · District 142 — TX
About James
James Joseph is a candidate for Texas House of Representatives (District 142) in TX . 2026 General Election. Public profile on Ballotpedia.
Office
Texas House of Representatives
District
District 142 — TX
Party
Democratic
State
TX
Status
Challenger
Election
Tue, November 3, 2026
Running for Texas House of Representatives
Texas House of Representatives · District 142 — TX
State representatives (House or Assembly members) write and vote on state laws and budgets that affect taxes, schools, healthcare rules, and local aid.
- Part of the state’s lower legislative chamber in most states.
- Works with the state senate and governor on legislation and appropriations.
What this office can do
- Introduce and vote on state laws.
- Influence how state tax dollars are spent.
- Help constituents with state agencies.
- Conduct oversight of state programs.
What this office cannot do alone
- Set federal policy on their own.
- Run city government day-to-day.
- Overturn court decisions alone.
Term: Varies by state · Level: State · WhyIVote civic explanation — not a campaign claim.
Why I'm Running
James has not published a "Why I'm running" statement through WhyIVote yet. Check back as more campaign materials are added.
Personal Background
Civic experience and community roles
- Democratic
- House of Representatives
- advanced_to_general
Policy
Positions from approved or publicly sourced campaign materials
No verified policy positions listed yet for James.
Use Ask James to submit a question — we never invent positions.
Opponents
Other candidates in this race