Republican state Rep. Candy Noble is seeking reelection to Texas House District 89, which covers parts of Collin County, including Murphy and part of Sachse. She faces Democrat Angie Carraway in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, according to the Texas secretary of state’s certified candidate list.
Asked why she is running, Noble said in the Surround Sound News candidate questionnaire: “Texas is the envy of the world. I have been proud to have led in making sure that Texas has limited government, safe streets, and a business environment that fosters growth and opportunity. I want to continue to serve so that we provide that Texas Miracle for future generations.”
Candidate information
Party: Republican
Education: “Degree in Elementary Education from Hardin-Simmons University,” Noble said.
Family: “Robert and I have been married for 43 years, are the proud parents of three daughters, three sons-in-law, and nine grandchildren,” Noble said.
Occupation: Noble listed “Texas State Representative, HD89 … Current Small Family Business owner” and “former teacher.”
Experience and public service
Noble has represented District 89 since 2019. Her official House biography identifies her as serving her fourth term after winning election in 2018.
She said in the questionnaire that she has “Authored and passed more than 50 bills into laws.”
The official legislative directory lists her membership on the House Committee on Human Services and the Ways and Means Committee, along with her role as vice chair of the Subcommittee on Property Tax Appraisals.
The Texas Conservative Coalition’s leadership page lists Noble as president.
Before joining the Legislature, Noble served on the Texas Juvenile Justice Board and the Collin County Child Protective Services Board, according to her questionnaire.
Hardin-Simmons University’s alumni award records list her as a 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.
On the issues
Property taxes: Noble said: “I have filed a bill to use the excess in our state's revenue to buy down, with the goal of eliminating, the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) portion of Property Taxes.”
Her proposed House Joint Resolution 183 sought a constitutional amendment establishing a fund to reduce school district maintenance and operations property taxes. The resolution remained in committee during the 2025 regular session.
School funding: Asked whether the funding formula is adequate, Noble said: “I would like to see an increase in the basic allotment in the next session.”
The Texas Education Agency’s HB 2 implementation guidance states that the 2025 legislation increased the basic allotment from $6,160 to $6,215 per student in average daily attendance for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years.
Infrastructure and growth: Noble said: “The growth in our neck of the woods is incredible! It is exciting to see young families buying their first homes. But with thousands of homes built along tiny two-lane roads, the traffic has become terrible. I'm already fighting for transportation dollars to come to our area.”
Juvenile justice: Asked what bill she would file, Noble described a proposal to reform juvenile probation standards for violent felony offenders.
She said: “Some juvenile offenders are so violent in nature that the current 'slap on the wrist' approach is not working to reform them, and it certainly isn't keeping citizens safe.”
Candidate responses were collected through a Surround Sound News questionnaire. Answers have been excerpted for length, with quoted wording preserved. Biographical claims and policy assessments are attributed to the candidate unless otherwise noted.
