Texas House, District 28District race (Texas) · 2 candidates
In their own words
Gary Gates
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Voting record
- HB 46 (2025) Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration: Yea · 6/1/2025 · Adopt conference committee report, 138–1 · House Record #4163
- SB 15 (2023) Relating to requiring public institution of higher education students who compete in intercollegiate athletic competitions to compete based on biological sex: Yea · 5/18/2023 · Passage (third reading), 95–50 · House Record #1813
- SB 14 (2023) Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments: Yea · 5/15/2023 · Passage (third reading), 87–56 · House Record #1688
- HB 25 (2021) Relating to requiring public school students to compete in interscholastic athletic competitions based on biological sex: Yea · 10/17/2021 · Concur in Senate amendments, 76–61 · House Record #138
- HB 1535 (2021) Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions and the establishment of compassionate-use institutional review boards to evaluate and approve proposed research programs to study the medical use of low-THC cannabis in the treatment of certain patients: Nay · 5/28/2021 · Concur in Senate amendments, 119–25 · House Record #1688
- SB 8 (2021) Relating to abortion, including abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; authorizing a private civil right of action: Yea · 5/6/2021 · Passage (third reading), 83–64 · House Record #784
Official record votes, Texas House and Senate Journals (the bill name links to its history page, the record link to the journal page). Final floor vote on each bill in the chamber the member sat in at the time (passage, concurring in the other chamber's amendments, or adopting the conference report). Bills voted on before the member took office are not listed. Which bills and why · Checked 10/18/2026.
Sandy Ibanez
WebsiteBallotpedia- Putting People Before Politics
I am running to ensure every family in House District 28 has a representative who listens and leads with integrity. Too many people feel unheard or overlooked, and it is time to put people before politics. I believe in accountable, responsive government that focuses on real solutions, not partisan agendas. …
- Strong Schools and Opportunity for Every Child
As a teacher and a proud product of our public schools, I see every day what our students, teachers, and classrooms truly need. I will fight for fair school funding, better support for educators, expanded career and technical pathways, and safe, welcoming campuses where every child can learn and thrive. …
- Affordable Living and Community Well-Being
Families across Fort Bend County are feeling the strain of rising costs, from property taxes to insurance rates to everyday essentials. I will work to bring transparency to the property tax system, push for relief where possible, and support policies that improve access to healthcare and mental health services. …