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Texas Citizenship Test Answers (2026)
The answers to the civics questions that depend on where you live in Texas: your U.S. senators, your U.S. representative, your governor and your capital. Checked against official government lists on September 27, 2026.
Quick answers
- Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now?
- Name one: John Cornyn or Ted Cruz
- Name your U.S. representative.
- It depends on where you live. Texas has 38 representatives, one for each congressional district (see the list below).
- Who is the governor of your state now?
- Greg Abbott
- What is the capital of your state?
- Austin
Texas’s U.S. senators
Like every state, Texas has two U.S. senators. The officer asks for one name, so pick the one that is easier for you to say and remember.
- John Cornyn (Republican) This seat is on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
- Ted Cruz (Republican)
Senators elected in November take office on January 3, 2027. Until then, the current senator is the right answer. We update this page when the new senator is sworn in.
Texas’s U.S. representatives
Texas has 38 members of the House of Representatives. Each one represents a congressional district, so your answer depends on your home address. The fastest way to find yours is to enter your ZIP code on house.gov.
Find your representative by ZIP code
| District | Representative | Party |
|---|---|---|
| District 1 | Nathaniel Moran | Republican |
| District 2 | Dan Crenshaw | Republican |
| District 3 | Keith Self | Republican |
| District 4 | Pat Fallon | Republican |
| District 5 | Lance Gooden | Republican |
| District 6 | Jake Ellzey | Republican |
| District 7 | Lizzie Fletcher | Democrat |
| District 8 | Morgan Luttrell | Republican |
| District 9 | Al Green | Democrat |
| District 10 | Michael T. McCaul | Republican |
| District 11 | August Pfluger | Republican |
| District 12 | Craig A. Goldman | Republican |
| District 13 | Ronny Jackson | Republican |
| District 14 | Randy K. Weber, Sr. | Republican |
| District 15 | Monica De La Cruz | Republican |
| District 16 | Veronica Escobar | Democrat |
| District 17 | Pete Sessions | Republican |
| District 18 | Christian D. Menefee | Democrat |
| District 19 | Jodey C. Arrington | Republican |
| District 20 | Joaquin Castro | Democrat |
| District 21 | Chip Roy | Republican |
| District 22 | Troy E. Nehls | Republican |
| District 23 | Vacant | |
| District 24 | Beth Van Duyne | Republican |
| District 25 | Roger Williams | Republican |
| District 26 | Brandon Gill | Republican |
| District 27 | Michael Cloud | Republican |
| District 28 | Henry Cuellar | Democrat |
| District 29 | Sylvia R. Garcia | Democrat |
| District 30 | Jasmine Crockett | Democrat |
| District 31 | John R. Carter | Republican |
| District 32 | Julie Johnson | Democrat |
| District 33 | Marc A. Veasey | Democrat |
| District 34 | Vicente Gonzalez | Democrat |
| District 35 | Greg Casar | Democrat |
| District 36 | Brian Babin | Republican |
| District 37 | Lloyd Doggett | Democrat |
| District 38 | Wesley Hunt | Republican |
A vacant seat stays empty until a special election. If you live in that district and it is still vacant on the day of your interview, tell the officer the seat is vacant. Check house.gov a few days before your interview in case someone has been sworn in.
All House seats are on the ballot on November 3, 2026, and the new terms start on January 3, 2027. You only need the name, not the district number or party.
Governor of Texas
The governor of Texas is Greg Abbott. Texas elects a governor on November 3, 2026. If the office changes hands, the new governor takes office in the following weeks, and the answer changes on that day. Until then, give the current governor’s name.
On the 2025 test this is one of the 20 questions for applicants who qualify for the 65/20 exception, so older applicants should know it well.
Capital of Texas
The capital of Texas is Austin.
Common mistake: Houston is the largest city, but it is not the capital. The answer is Austin.
If an answer changes before your interview
Officers expect the name of the person in office on the day of your interview. Elected officials can change after elections, resignations and appointments, so check the answers again the week of your interview. USCIS also posts changes at uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates.
Last checked September 27, 2026. Sources: senate.gov, the Clerk of the U.S. House (clerk.house.gov) and the National Governors Association (nga.org).
Practice the rest of the test
These four questions are only a small part of the civics test. Practice the others with the free mock test, which follows the real pass rules.
Common questions
Do I need to know both senators from Texas?
No. The question asks for one of your state’s senators, so one correct name is enough.
Do I need to know my representative’s party or district number?
No. The name is enough. The party and district are listed here only to help you find the right person.
I just moved to Texas. Which answers do I give?
Give the answers for the place where you live on the day of your interview. You must live in the state or USCIS district for at least 3 months before you file, so your new address should match your application.
Are these questions on the 65/20 test?
On the 2025 test, only the governor question is part of the 20 questions for 65/20 applicants. On the 2008 test, the senator and capital questions are on the 65/20 list.