The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) announced on June 3, 2026, that it is expanding its target list of seats to flip in the Texas Legislature. The committee is adding a dozen more seats in the Texas state House to its list, in addition to three districts it was already supporting. This decision is influenced by what Democrats perceive as growing momentum in their efforts to increase their presence in Texas, partly due to state Rep. James Talarico's performance in a closely watched Senate race.
DLCC President Heather Williams stated that the organization is prepared to make significant gains for Democrats in the Texas Legislature, highlighting the Republican candidates on the ballot. This marks the first time since 2020 that national Democrats are investing resources in Texas legislative races. Currently, Republicans hold 88 seats in the state House, while Democrats have 62.
The DLCC is targeting several specific districts, including Districts 108 and 112, currently held by Republican state Reps. Morgan Meyer and Angie Chen Button. In the San Antonio area, the DLCC aims to unseat Republican state Rep. Marc LaHood in District 121 and secure a Democratic candidate in District 118. Additionally, the committee is focusing on state Rep. Denise Villalobos in District 34 and Republican state Rep. Janie Lopez's seat in District 37, which has a majority Latino population. The DLCC also acknowledges that flipping some North Texas seats, such as Districts 61, 67, and 94, may be more challenging due to the significant margins by which GOP incumbents won these districts.