AT A GLANCE
- Trey Martinez Fischer will run for re-election to Texas House District 116, ending speculation about a DA bid.
- His exit sharpens the field for Bexar County District Attorney, where multiple candidates are already filed.
- Fischer says upcoming state fights over school funding and tax policy require his experience in the Legislature.
- Multiple candidates have officially launched campaigns for Bexar County District Attorney, including Democrats Shannon W. Lock, Veronica Legarreta, Angelica “Meli” Carrión Powers, Oscar Salinas, and Former Fourth Court of Appeals Judge Luz Elena Chapa; Republican Ashley Foster is also in the race.
Bexar County DA Field Widens As State Rep. Trey Fischer Stays In The House For Re-Election
Texas State Representative Trey Martinez Fischer is staying put in the Texas House, closing weeks of speculation over a potential run for Bexar County District Attorney and announcing that he will file for re-election in District 116.
The decision follows a month of conversations across the community said in a press release. He convened an exploratory committee to dig into the challenges surrounding the District Attorney’s Office and to evaluate whether his skill set aligned with the county’s needs. Over the past several weeks, he met with court officials, community leaders, and key stakeholders to take stock of the office’s obstacles and the role he might play in tackling them.
After weighing that input, as well as guidance from family, advisors, and peers, the longtime legislator said the best place for him remains in Austin.
In a statement, Martinez Fischer explained his choice.
“After forming an exploratory committee for District Attorney, discussing with my family and meeting with DA Joe Gonzales and county leaders about the serious challenges facing that office, I have decided to continue serving Bexar County in the Texas House of Representatives rather than pursue the DA race.
As the longest-serving member of the House from Bexar County and Vice Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, I can’t step away right now. Governor Abbott has made it clear that his top priority in the next session is dismantling the tax policies that fund our public education system. We need a strong, veteran Democratic voice at that table.
I’ve spent countless hours on transitioning oversight of our beloved Alamo to the State Preservation Board, and working to position San Antonio as a film production hub under the new Texas Film Incentive Program. There’s still work to do.
I’m beyond grateful for the support I’ve received from voters across the county, as well as from fellow elected officials, our legal community, and business leaders. I look forward to continuing to represent San Antonio and Bexar County and serving in the Texas House.”
Who’s Running For Bexar County DA?
Criminal defense attorneys Shannon W. Lock, Veronica Legarreta, and prosecutors Angelica “Meli” Carrión Powers and Oscar Salinas have all launched official campaigns for Bexar County District Attorney.
Former Fourth Court of Appeals Judge Luz Elena Chapa announced her Democratic campaign on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
On the Republican side, Ashley Foster entered the race on November 8.
Candidates have until December 8 to file for the March 3 primary, which will decide who advances to the November 2026 general election.
