José Menéndez is a member of the Texas State Senate, representing District 26. He assumed office on March 4, 2015. His current term ends on January 11, 2027. Menéndez is running for re-election to the Texas State Senate to represent District 26. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026. Menéndez served in the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 124 from 2000 to March 4, 2015.