Texas's 23rd Congressional District (TX-23)
Last updated · 6 sources
The seat has been vacant since Apr 14, 2026, when Tony Gonzales, a Republican who had represented the district since 2021, left office.
The district includes all or part of 29 counties (2 in part).
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 770,809, a median household income of $79,042, and a median age of 34.7. Of residents 25 and older, 31.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative
Vacant since Apr 14, 2026
U.S. Representative for Texas's 23rd District · Republican
Served until Apr 14, 2026 · in this seat since 2021
2026 redistricting
Texas uses a new congressional map in 2026: PLANC2333 (HB 4), enacted Aug 29, 2025.
The 2026 election for TX-23 uses the new map's TX-23; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).
2026 election
7 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 TX-23 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Herrera | Republican | $1,937,719 | $309,023 | Jun 30 |
| Katy Padilla Stout | Democratic | $484,915 | $171,373 | Jun 30 |
| Susan Storey Rubio | Republican | $418,519 | $0 | Oct 24 |
| Santos M. Limon | Democratic | $356,755 | $349,940 | Jun 30 |
| Gretel Marysdatter Enck | Democratic | $98,534 | $0 | Mar 31 |
| Francisco 'Quico' Raul Canseco | Republican | $80,050 | $201,621 | Dec 31 |
| Veronica Williams | Independent | $12,104 | -$316 | Jun 30 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 770,809
- Median household income
- $79,042
- Median age
- 34.7
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.1%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Texas senators
Ted CruzU.S. Senator for Texas · Republican
John CornynU.S. Senator for Texas · Republican
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- 2026 congressional map
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026