Heather Wallace

Heather Wallace earned a high school diploma from Whitesboro High School. She attended Baylor University, Austin College, and American Public University. Her career experience includes working as a history teacher.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Heather Wallace is a educator and community advocate running for the Texas House of Representatives because she believes government should serve people—not politics.

Heather has spent most of her career in the classroom, working directly with students and families and seeing firsthand how decisions made in Austin affect real lives. She understands the challenges facing Texas schools, parents, and teachers because she lives them. From overcrowded classrooms to unfunded mandates, Heather knows that one-size-fits-all policies don’t work for local communities—especially in the Panhandle. She holds a Master of Arts in Humanities and is near completion of a second Master of Arts in History.

Heather is running to bring practical experience, common sense, and accountability back to state government. She believes parents should have a strong voice in their children’s education, teachers deserve respect and support, and students should be prepared for life, work, and citizenship—not political agendas; however, she refuses to let her classroom become a political pawn.

Beyond education, Heather is a strong advocate for individual liberty, fiscal responsibility, and local control. She supports protecting constitutional freedoms, strengthening infrastructure and water security in the Panhandle, and ensuring rural communities are not ignored by Austin insiders. Heather believes Texas thrives when decisions are made close to home and guided by the values of hard work and responsibility.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Texas works best when leaders listen before they legislate.

But too often, people here feel like decisions are already made by the time anyone asks what we think. Our voice means rural towns matter just as much as big cities. It means parents are respected.
 It means teachers are treated as partners. 
It means business owners, farmers, and first responders don’t have to fight to be heard.

I believe representation isn’t about titles or committees — it’s about accountability. Leadership means showing up, listening carefully, and carrying your community’s concerns with you into every vote. That’s what our voice looks like — steady, informed, and rooted right here.Liberty isn’t a slogan.
It’s the freedom to work hard and keep more of what you earn.
It’s the freedom to raise your family according to your values.
It’s the freedom to run a business, farm your land, and plan for the future without constantly wondering what Austin will do next. Right now, too many families feel like liberty is slipping not because they don’t work hard, but because costs keep rising and decisions keep moving farther away. Property taxes keep climbing.
 Rural communities feel stretched thin.
 Basic things we should be able to count on like reliable infrastructure and stable schools feel less certain than they should. Liberty only works when government remembers its role:
to serve the people. Liberty starts with family.Our Texas is strong not because it’s loud, but because it’s grounded. It’s a Texas that values hard work, responsibility, and common sense.
 A Texas that solves problems instead of picking fights.
 A Texas that understands rural communities don’t need special treatment, they need fair treatment. Our Texas invests in strong local schools without turning classrooms into political battlegrounds.
 It protects liberty without losing compassion. It grows the economy without forgetting the people who make that growth possible.

Most of all, our Texas remembers that leadership is stewardship of our resources, our institutions, and our future. Our Texas gives a voice to every seat at the table.

In every voice a spark and in unity a rising flame.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

My top five areas concerning public policy are education, rural healthcare ( inducing maternal care, mental health, individual rights, stigma attached to mens healthcare), data centers and water protection, agricultural needs, and first responders.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My Daughters. They are strong and they know what true advocacy looks like.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Humility, Honor and Integrity

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Reflect the will of the voters in my District and fight for both present needs and future ones and to do so with ethical framing.

What legacy would you like to leave?

The legacy that every voice matters . That every individual is worth being heard and fought for, that everyone holds value. We must protect our past as to avoid those mistakes and to create a stronger, brighter future.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

During my Senior year for weekends only I showed mobile homes for extra money. The weekends allowed me to stay focused on school during the normal week.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Grief. I have been through many losses, but they have brought me to a better understanding of compassion and empathy for others. I have grown into a better person because of those losses.

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Honest reflection of the needs and will of the people not empty political promises

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Mothers Against Greg Abbott, Blue Horizon, AVOW, with designations From Mother's for Gun Safety, Mental Health Now, Texas Defenders, Texas Challengers

What was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember?

Mt St Helens, Death of Elvis Presley