Hopper Outraises Evans in District 64 Race

Campaign finance reports filed with the Texas Ethics Commission show Rep. Andy Hopper raised and spent far more than Democratic challenger Julie Evans.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Philanthropy

Hopper Outraises Evans in District 64 Race

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Rep. Andy Hopper outraised and outspent Democratic opponent Julie Evans in the State District 64 race, according to campaign finance reports filed at the Oct. 26 deadline with the Texas Ethics Commission. Hopper reported $36,721.32 in contributions and $45,147.49 in expenditures, while Evans reported $365 in contributions.

Why it matters

The filings give voters a view of who is funding each candidate's campaign ahead of the Nov. 2 election, including the extent of political action committee support. Reports filed eight days before an election are designed to inform voters before they cast ballots.

Hopper reported $20,639 in outstanding loans and $159,141.70 in cash on hand at the end of the Sept. 25 to Oct. 24 reporting period. Evans reported $537.54 in expenditures against $365 in contributions.

The players

Texas Ethics Commission

The state agency that administers Texas campaign finance disclosure laws and receives candidate and political committee reports.

Andy Hopper

A Republican state representative from Decatur, Texas, seeking re-election in State District 64.

Julie Evans

The Democratic challenger in State District 64, based in Denton, Texas.

The details

The Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC gave Hopper $5,000, and Daniel Rich of Bala Cynwyd, Pa., gave the largest individual donation at $5,000. Hopper also reported a $300 in-kind contribution for room rental from Steve Koebele of Austin.

Sept. 25 to Oct. 24: Reporting period covered by the filings.
Oct. 26: Campaign finance reports filed with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Nov. 2: Election day.

Market Landscape

Texas state House races are funded through a mix of individual donors, political action committees, and candidate loans, and the Texas Ethics Commission filing schedule requires disclosure ahead of each election. This race illustrates how PAC money can make up a substantial portion of an incumbent's funding in a legislative contest.

Texas voters in State District 64 can review each candidate's donors and spending in the public filings before casting ballots. The disclosed PAC and individual contributions show which interests are backing each campaign.

The takeaway

Reviewing the donor lists in campaign finance reports can reveal which groups are backing a candidate before an election. Voters can check the Texas Ethics Commission's public records to compare fundraising across candidates.