Texas House District 81 Election Results
Texas House District 81 was held by Republican after the 2018 general election, a two-party margin of 50.0 points. This page covers every general election on record for this district from 1976 to 2018.
This page covers the state House (lower chamber) general election only, two-party vote totals (Democratic vs. Republican). District lines here are redrawn at least once a decade, so an older and newer election under the same district number don't necessarily cover the same voters -- see the sourcing note below.
Results by Election
| Election | Winning Party | Dem. Votes | GOP Votes | Dem. Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Democratic | 17,327 | 8,129 | 68.1% | 36.1 pts |
| 1978 | Democratic | 2,316 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1980 | Democratic | 7,595 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1982 | Democratic | 17,416 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1984 | Democratic | 24,288 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1986 | Democratic | 15,439 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1988 | Democratic | 24,125 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1990 | Democratic | 12,446 | 11,106 | 52.8% | 5.7 pts |
| 1992 | Republican | 16,404 | 19,482 | 45.7% | 8.6 pts |
| 1994 | Republican | 0 | 19,163 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1996 | Republican | 0 | 23,967 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1998 | Republican | 0 | 15,420 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2000 | Republican | 0 | 25,933 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2002 | Republican | 0 | 21,583 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2004 | Republican | 10,379 | 31,288 | 24.9% | 50.2 pts |
| 2006 | Republican | 0 | 16,187 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2008 | Republican | 0 | 32,973 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2010 | Republican | 0 | 21,048 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2012 | Republican | 0 | 34,154 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2014 | Republican | 0 | 17,006 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2016 | Republican | 0 | 37,306 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2018 | Republican | 9,670 | 29,018 | 25.0% | 50.0 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Which party held Texas House District 81 at the 2018 election?
Republican held Texas House District 81 at the 2018 general election, with a two-party margin of 50.0 points.
Which parties have held Texas House District 81 since 1976?
Since 1976, Texas House District 81 has been held by: Democratic, Republican.
What was the closest two-party race on record in Texas House District 81?
The closest two-party margin on record for Texas House District 81 was 1990, at just 5.7 percentage points.