Attorney and longtime activist Sanjay Narayan has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in Texas House District 108, aiming to bring fresh leadership and strong principles to the position ahead of the March 3 primary.
Lifelong Texan and the son of legal immigrants from India, Narayan has built his campaign around what he describes as a commitment to energy independence, border security, and property tax relief – issues he says have been inadequately managed in the Lone Star State.
“I believe that the people, not just of our community, but in our state, deserve an articulate, credentialed conservative who will be a champion for their values, who will not be afraid to take difficult positions and speak them openly,” Narayan told The Dallas Express.
Why Legal Immigration Matters
Narayan’s parents immigrated to the United States from India in the 1980s. His mother waited six months after their marriage to complete the legal immigration process. Born in New York and raised in Plano from age three, Narayan believes his childhood experiences have significantly shaped his views on immigration policy.
“Illegal immigration hurts people who are here in the country already by undermining the legal process and the laws that you and I have to deal with on a daily basis,” Narayan told The Dallas Express. “It also undermines the legal immigration process.”
Narayan advocates for ending in-state tuition for illegal aliens and implementing mandatory E-Verify, while supporting legal pathways for those who “come and assimilate, and become part of our country.”
Prioritize Reading, Writing, Math—Not Indoctrination
A product of Texas public schools, Narayan serves on the board of Color Us United, a nonprofit fighting DEI mandates in education and hiring. He advocates for teaching students reading, writing, and arithmetic rather than what he characterizes as indoctrination.
Narayan pointed to his opponent, incumbent State Representative Morgan Meyer, noting that Meyer voted for an amendment to SB 12 that would have allowed public school districts to engage in diversity-based hiring before the language was removed from the final bill.
Push for Nuclear, Oil, Gas Expansion over Costly Renewables
As a member of the Texas Radiation Advisory Board—appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott in 2019—Narayan has developed strong views on the state’s energy future. He argues that over-reliance on wind and solar has made Texas vulnerable and increased overall energy costs for consumers.
“Over 50% of the wind turbines in our state froze” during Winter Storm Uri in February 2021, he noted, leading to widespread power outages and deaths. “The only reason why this state kept lights on despite about one and a half inches of snow and ice [during Winter Storm Fern 2026] is that natural gas ramped up, and nuclear power is operating at near 90-95% of its installed capacity.”
Narayan says Texans now pay electricity rates 20 to 60% higher than those in surrounding states despite Texas’s abundant natural resources. When asked about potential solutions to the energy grid problem, he told The Dallas Express that he opposes continued subsidies for renewable energy projects and supports expanding capacity for natural gas, oil, and nuclear energy.
Robin Hood’s Heavy Hand
Narayan spoke on how the Robin Hood recapture program is one of the main problems to focus on for District 108, calling it a huge driver of property tax burdens.
The Robin Hood Recapture program claims to redistribute property tax revenue from districts with higher property valuations to those deemed less wealthy. However, that has carried cloaked problems for Texans.
Highland Park ISD “pays nearly 70 cents, seven zero of every school property tax dollar, close to $100 million out of $160 million school year budget” into the program, explained Narayan. Dallas ISD contributes “well over $100 million” from a billion-plus-dollar budget, while Lake Highlands “had to pay 6 million into the program” despite running a $28 million deficit last year, per Narayan.
“That’s well over $200 million that should be educating our children in our district,” Narayan stressed.
With Texas running a $24 billion surplus last year, Narayan argues the state can afford to fund more school improvements directly rather than taking money from urban districts. He believes ending the program would provide meaningful property tax relief across District 108 and the entire state.
A Policy-Focused Campaign
Narayan describes himself as a “lifelong conservative activist” who founded the Republican club at his high school and at Duke University.
He interned for a Texas senator, served on Governor Chris Christie’s finance and policy teams during the 2016 presidential campaign, and has been active with the Dallas County Republican Party, including being asked to give a keynote speech during a Trump rally in November.
Narayan has made himself available for multiple public forums and interviews, contrasting this with what he says is his opponent’s reluctance to participate in similar events. Narayan emphasized his campaign is “strictly policy-based,” focusing on Meyer’s voting record rather than personal attacks.
Rice University’s political science department has ranked Meyer as one of the more liberal members of the Republican caucus and was a leader in the Ken Paxton impeachment effort – a move Narayan opposed, stating that it was a waste of time.
“Twelve years is enough,” Narayan said. “I think that the people of this community deserve someone of equal or better caliber to be able to represent them in Austin and further the kind of conservative values that they have.”