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Meet CD 21 candidate interview: Heather Tessmer

Published: February 20, 2026 at 8:24 PM

There are 14 candidates in the primary race for Texas’ 21st Congressional District. Heather Tessmer’s goals are to make Texas the best it can be, listen to people and shake things up.

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