2016Final results
2016 election for Texas House District 53
Texas House of Representatives · Texas
Andrew S. Murr (R) won with 76.9% of the vote, defeating Ertel (D) by 56.9 points.
Andrew S. MurrRepublican · winner · incumbent
76.9%54,740
ErtelDemocrat
20.0%14,256
Brian W. HolkLibertarian
3.0%2,170
71,166 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET