[1] As a result of redistricting after the 2020 United States census, beginning with the 2022 elections the district encompasses all of Hopkins, Hunt, and Van Zandt Counties.

Major cities in the district include Canton, Commerce, Greenville, and Sulphur Springs.

[3] Notwithstanding his resignation, Slaton was subsequently and unanimously expelled by the House on the following day, May 9, 2023.

Governor Greg Abbott announced a special election to fill the remainder of Slaton's unexpired term would take place on November 7, 2023.

[5]) By the deadline on September 6, 2023, six candidates had filed for a place on the ballot[6] to fill the vacant seat for House District 2.