Texas House District 91 candidates in the Republican primary
Two Republicans are competing in the March 3 primary for Texas House District 91. The winner will advance to the November ballot with Democrat Yisak Worku.
Here are the Republicans’ responses to the Star-Telegram candidate questionnaire, in the order they’ll appear on your ballot.
Kyle Morris
Age (as of March 3): 45
Campaign website: www.morris4texas.com
Best way for voters to reach you: kyle@morris4texas.com or text 682-325-7038
Occupation: Business owner
Education: B.A. Political Science, M.S. Negotiation & Dispute Resolution
Have you run for elected office before? No
Please list the highlights of your civic involvement/activism in HD-91: In 2023, I worked with Sen. Hancock and Rep. Klick on SB 2429. I have been actively involved in the North Tarrant Chamber of Commerce and the HEB Chamber for several years - sponsoring many events. In the 2020 presidential election, I was the alternate judge for the polling location I worked in North Fort Worth.
Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding? I was arrested in 2000, when I was 19, for two bad checks.
Have you been involved in a civil lawsuit or bankruptcy proceeding? No
Who are your top three campaign contributors? My contributions are publicly available.
Why are you seeking this office? Politics knocked on my door when my 15-year-old daughter, Natalee, was taken by human traffickers during a trip to a Dallas Mavericks game. When I called the police, they initially refused to search, and I realized that our current system fails victims and their families. I had to hire my own team to find her. I am running because I am a father and a successful businessman who knows we cannot rely on broken systems or politicians who are more concerned with social media likes than enacting meaningful policy to protect our children.
If elected, what would your top 3 policy priorities be?
Anti-Crime & Human Trafficking: I will fight to fully equip our first responders and provide new tools to combat human trafficking, ensuring law enforcement has what they need to save lives. We must also demand punishment for rogue district attorneys who refuse to jail dangerous criminals.
Lower Property Taxes: Texas has some of the highest property taxes in America, which threatens our thriving communities. I support Governor Abbott’s plan to cut property taxes dramatically to aid homeowners and businesses.
Empowering Parents & Education: I support public schools by prioritizing classrooms over bureaucracy and empowering parents with school choice to ensure tax dollars are spent effectively on core academics.
How will you measure your success as a member of the Texas House? I will measure success by results, not rhetoric. For me, success means passing specific statutory reforms that close the loopholes traffickers use to exploit children—work I have already started by testifying in the Senate. It also means seeing a measurable reduction in the property tax burden for my constituents and ensuring that our schools are focused on academic excellence rather than administrative growth.
Why should voters choose you over your opponents? Voters should choose me because I offer a background in business and a track record of solving problems when the government fails. When my daughter was missing, I didn’t accept “no” for an answer; I took action, utilized private resources, and achieved a result that saved a life. I will bring that same tenacity to Austin.
As a state lawmaker, how would you interact and work with members of the opposite party? Are there specific policy ideas where you see opportunities for bipartisanship? I am a conservative who stands firm on my principles. I also believe that protecting children is a non-partisan issue. The trauma my family endured is something no parent, regardless of party, wants to experience. I see a significant opportunity to work across the aisle on anti-human trafficking measures and child safety laws. I am willing to work with any lawmaker who is serious about keeping our communities safe and securing justice for victims.
What is the biggest challenge facing HD-91? How would you address it if elected? The legislature must aggressively tackle the primary driver of housing costs in our state: property taxes. High property taxes trickle down to everything, raising rents and making homeownership difficult. By maintaining strict fiscal discipline and using state surpluses to compress tax rates, we can provide immediate relief. Additionally, we must ensure our regulatory environment encourages business growth and competition, which naturally keeps prices lower for consumers.
What, if anything, should the Texas Legislature do to address costs of living when they meet in 2027?
Lower the Tax Burden: The most direct way to lower the cost of living is to return state surpluses to the taxpayers. I support Governor Abbott’s plan to dramatically cut property taxes and will work toward permanently compressing school tax rates so every Texan—homeowner, business owner, and renter—benefits from a lower tax bill.
Sensible, Predictable Regulations: I will fight for a “red-tape cut” to reduce the compliance costs passed on to consumers, which disproportionately hurt lower-income households. Predictable regulations allow businesses to plan and grow, creating more high-wage jobs for our residents.
Is eliminating school property taxes for homeowners achievable and something you’d support? Why or why not, and what plan do you propose to achieve their elimination or as an alternative? Yes, I support the goal of eliminating school property taxes for homeowners. It is achievable if we commit to a path of strict spending caps at the local level and prioritize economic growth to keep the state surpluses strong. We can shift the tax burden away from property ownership by the state increasing its share of funding for education. I support Governor Abbott’s plan to move us in this direction.
What steps, if any, should the state take to prepare for the rise of artificial intelligence? We must balance innovation with safety. My own experience involved criminals using online platforms to traffic my daughter. As AI evolves, we must ensure that advanced technologies are not weaponized by predators to exploit children or commit fraud. I support establishing a regulatory framework that protects individual privacy and safety without stifling the economic potential that the tech sector brings to Texas.
What, if anything, should the Texas Legislature do to ensure there’s an adequate supply of water and electricity in the state now and in the future? Texas needs an “all-of-the-above” strategy that prioritizes reliability. We should encourage investment in dispatchable power sources that work when the weather is extreme. Furthermore, as we expand our infrastructure for water and electricity, we must do so with respect for property rights. I support eminent domain reform to ensure that while we build for the future, we are not trampling on the rights of the landowners who are the backbone of our state.
What specific K-12 and higher education policies should state lawmakers prioritize in 2027?
To ensure our K-12 system delivers for Texas families, I am prioritizing classroom-first funding, academic excellence, and vocational opportunity.
Direct Funding for Students and Teachers: I fully support funding our public schools and will fight to ensure that state education funds reach the classroom rather than being swallowed by central office bureaucracy.
Competition Driving Excellence: The positive pressure of competition—from charter, private, and home schools—means our public schools must get back to basics: reading, writing, math, and science.
Empowering Parents: I support school choice because I believe parents should have the ultimate say in where their child is educated.
Expanding Career and Trade Pathways: For the many students who choose a path other than a four-year college, we must offer robust trade and vocational options in high school. My goal is to ensure Texas students can graduate ready to enter high-wage trades that power our state’s economy.
What role should the state play in immigration and border security? What, if any, specific policies would you support as a state lawmaker? Under the Biden administration, Texas was forced to spend billions of state tax dollars to do the job the federal government refused to do. I am grateful that President Trump is now back in the White House effectively securing our border, but Texas must remain his strongest partner in this fight. The open border policies of the past few years fueled the human trafficking crisis that victimized my own family. My commitment to this is personal; I have already testified in the Texas Senate to help provide law enforcement with new tools to combat human trafficking. As a state lawmaker, I will continue to ensure Texas law enforcement has the resources to dismantle the trafficking networks that threaten our children.
What, if anything, should the Texas Legislature do in the way of hemp and marijuana policy? I believe the Texas Legislature should ensure our state policies are strictly aligned with Federal law regarding hemp and marijuana. Uniformity with federal statutes is essential to maintain the rule of law and avoid confusion for law enforcement and business owners.
David Lowe
Did not respond.
This story was originally published February 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM.