Texas Scorecard

Biography

Richard Raymond is a businessman from Laredo, Texas. He earned his BA Degree and JD from the University of Texas at Austin. He and his wife, Michelle, live in Laredo with their three children.

Contact

Email: Richard.Raymond@house.texas.gov
Social: RichardPRaymond42ndDistrictTexas
: RepRaymondTX

Addresses

Capitol

P.O. Box 12910
Austin, Texas 78711-2910

(512) 463-0558
District

2344 Del Mar, Suite 206,
Laredo, TX 78045
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 451508
Laredo, TX 78045

(956) 753-7722

Committees

89th Legislative Session
Civil Discourse and Freedom of Speech in Higher Education, Select, Vice Chair
Elections
State Affairs

Campaign Finance

Can the Grid Handle the Explosion of Data Centers?

April 9, 2026

Citizens are concerned with the energy-hungry constructions.
Gambling Industry Continues the Fight in Texas Campaigns

January 19, 2026

Amid growing controversy and setbacks, Las Vegas Sands contributed to dozens of candidates ahead of the March primaries.
Legislature To Examine Higher Ed Free Speech Issues in Wake of Charlie Kirk Assassination

September 15, 2025

The committees will also monitor reforms already passed during the last legislative session.
Texas Moves Closer To Abolishing Public Schools’ Immunity in Sex Abuse Cases

May 14, 2025

The House-passed GOP-priority measure allows victims to hold school districts liable for employees’ crimes of sexual misconduct or failure to report suspected abuse.
Social Transgender Transitioning Ban Languishing in the Texas House

April 30, 2025

Texans must speak out about the lack of traction this bill is getting and support bold measures like this that truly protect Texas children.