Adrian ReynaCandidate

Adrian Reyna

State HouseDemocrat

TX-HD125 State House

Mexican-American·Executive Vice President, San Antonio Alliance AFT Local 67 (since 2018)

Why This Race Matters

Adrian Reyna is running against Donovon Rodriguez (D, Ray Lopez's former chief of staff, Lopez-endorsed); Michelle Barrientes Vela (D, former Bexar County constable); Carlos Antonio Raymond (D).

Open seat race in a safe Democratic district (Harris backed 57% in 2024) to replace retiring Rep. Ray Lopez. The crowded four-way primary pits establishment (Lopez's endorsed chief of staff) against labor (Reyna backed by Texas AFT).

HD-125 covers west and northwest San Antonio in Bexar County. Reyna is endorsed by Texas AFT COPE, Texas AFL-CIO, and San Antonio AFL-CIO Central Labor Council. His main opponent Donovon Rodriguez has Lopez's blessing and a decade of legislative staff experience. Rodriguez filed with Lopez as his treasurer.

Key dates to watch: Primary on March 3, 2026 and General Election on November 3, 2026.

About

Adrian Reyna is a San Antonio educator and union leader running for Texas House District 125. A third-generation public school educator, he has taught U.S. History at San Antonio ISD's Longfellow Middle School for 15 years. Born and raised in HD-125 in the St. Mary's and Leon Valley areas, both his grandfathers served in the military and both grandmothers were SAISD teachers. He serves as Executive Vice President of the San Antonio Alliance (AFT Local 67) and sits on VIA Metropolitan Transit's board as the labor representative.

Family & Heritage

Third-generation public school educator and union member. Born and raised in District 125 in the St. Mary's and Leon Valley areas. Both grandfathers served in the military. Both grandmothers were teachers in SAISD. Parents continued the family legacy of public service. Engaged to fiancee Brittany with three children.

Political Career

Before Politics

U.S. History Teacher, Longfellow Middle School, SAISD (15 years); Legislative Aide, Texas State Senate (worked for Sen. Leticia Van de Putte on human trafficking legislation)

Education

B.A. in Government, University of Texas at Austin; B.S. in Political Communications, University of Texas at Austin; M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, Trinity University (2023); Health Careers High School

Key Issues & Priorities

*Fully funded public schools without overburdening homeowners through property taxes
*Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act
*Higher wages for educators and support staff
*Workers' rights and collective bargaining
*Affordable housing and childcare
*Free community college and apprenticeship programs
*Transportation improvements

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