Texas Senate, District 18District race (Texas) · 2 candidates
In their own words
Lois W. Kolkhorst
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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, 31–0 (unanimous; the journal lists no names) · Senate Journal
- 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 · 5/26/2023 · Concur in House amendment, 19–12 · Senate Journal
- 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 · 5/17/2023 · Concur in House amendments, 19–12 · Senate Journal
- HB 25 (2021) Relating to requiring public school students to compete in interscholastic athletic competitions based on biological sex: Yea · 10/15/2021 · Passage (third reading), 19–12 · Senate Journal
- 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: Yea · 5/25/2021 · Passage (third reading), 31–0 (unanimous; the journal lists no names) · Senate Journal
- SB 8 (2021) Relating to abortion, including abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; authorizing a private civil right of action: Yea · 5/13/2021 · Concur in House amendments, 18–12 · Senate Journal
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.
Erica Gillum
WebsiteBallotpedia- Key message 1
Strong schools are the foundation of Texas communities. I will fight to fully fund neighborhood schools, ensure teachers are paid what they deserve, and expand programs that prepare every child for success. …
- Key message 2
Texas was built by hardworking people who value independence and opportunity. I will focus on creating good-paying jobs, supporting small businesses, and offering training for young adults to enter the workforce. …
- Key message 3
Texans in Senate District 18 work hard and deserve to know their tax dollars are being used wisely. Too many families are dealing with crumbling roads, flooding, unreliable water systems, and neglected infrastructure while powerful interests get tax breaks with little accountability. …