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Vince Perez Will Seek Re-Election in District 77

The state representative plans to defend his seat following his 2024 election win.

Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Utilities

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Texas state representative Vince Perez, an advocate for El Paso infrastructure, officially announced his campaign for re-election to District 77 on Tuesday. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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State Representative Vince Perez, who represents Texas House District 77, will run for re-election on November 3, 2026. Perez previously served as an El Paso County Commissioner from 2013 to 2020.

Why it matters

Perez has positioned himself as an advocate for El Paso utility consumers and local infrastructure development. His legislative record includes efforts to block utility rate hikes and support for campus improvements at UTEP.

Texas Gas Service has requested a 27 percent rate increase, a move that prompted opposition from Perez. Additionally, the UTEP student union renovation plan supported by Perez aims to serve the 25,000 students on campus.

The players

Vince Perez

He is the incumbent Texas State Representative for District 77 and a former El Paso County Commissioner.

Texas House of Representatives

This is the lower chamber of the Texas State Legislature that convenes in Austin to draft and pass state laws.

The details

Perez, who sits on the Ways and Means and Higher Education committees, has challenged corporate utility rate increases and hosted the El Paso People's Hearing. His policy platform includes ending property tax breaks for data centers and reforming state-level school funding formulas.

Timeline

  1. Perez served as an El Paso County Commissioner from 2013 to 2020.

  2. Perez was elected to represent District 77 in 2024.

  3. He broke the legislative quorum in August 2025.

  4. The El Paso People's Hearing was hosted by Perez in July 2026.

Market Landscape

Perez's legislative approach aligns with the broader push to expand medical provider access through the DOCTOR Act. This positioning contrasts with his adversarial stance toward utility rate hikes and corporate tax incentives.

Residents in District 77 may see shifts in local utility costs if Perez succeeds in his opposition to rate increases. His plans for school funding and property tax reform could also impact local household budgets and municipal tax bases.

The takeaway

Voters will determine if the representative's record on utility regulation and local infrastructure warrants another term in Austin. His focus on property tax reform for data centers remains a key indicator of his fiscal priorities for the coming session.

Further reading

For more information on energy policy and regulatory changes in the region, explore the Utilities section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by KVIA.

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