Rep. Tepper cruises to re-election

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - State Representative Carl Tepper was elected to a second term representing much of Lubbock, Shallowater and Lubbock County in the Texas House.

Republican Tepper garnered 64.1 percent of the vote, defeating Democrat Noah Lopez. Unofficial final results show the tally was 36,914 to 20,651.

Tepper said Tuesday night there is still a lot of work to be done in the legislature.

“We’re still looking at property taxes, we’re still looking at school funding and school choice at the legislature. That’s going to be a hot-button issue.

“We’re still looking at transportation. And Texas Tech is doing some really amazing things, and we’re hoping to expand their footprint in Texas and really nationally.”

During his campaign, Rep. Tepper said he would continue work on securing the border, preserving gun rights, keeping Texas' abortion restrictions in place, and reducing property taxes.

The legislative session begins in January.