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Ericka Lomick Suspends Texas House Campaign Following Felony Records

Ericka Lomick Suspends Texas House Campaign Following Felony Records

Ericka Lomick announced Monday that she is ending her race for Texas House District 93. This open seat covers parts of northern Tarrant County. She made the call after new reports surfaced about her past criminal record. “After careful consideration, I have made the decision to suspend my campaign for House District 93,” Lomick said in a statement, according to RedState. She added that while it was hard, she believed it was the right move for her district.

The sudden exit came just days after a group published details on her history. The Protect and Serve Texas PAC supports the Republican nominee, Alan Blaylock. They released research suggesting Lomick might not be legally allowed to hold office. Federal court records show she is Ericka L. Flood, a defendant in a 2010 federal mortgage-fraud case in North Carolina. She pleaded guilty to crimes including bank fraud and money-laundering conspiracy.

For these offenses, Lomick received a 63-month federal prison sentence. Her prior statement to the Fort Worth Report, claiming no criminal conviction, gives this record significance. Her campaign did not address the specific convictions directly. Instead, they said questions about her eligibility had arisen. They claimed she stepped aside to stop the controversy from ruining the race.


Protect and Serve Texas also said Lomick has an outstanding federal lien. The group claims the lien is roughly $300,000 and connects to restitution from her old case. The Dallas Express confirmed the federal criminal records. Nevertheless, they noted they failed to check the present status of the Tarrant County lien. Texas law usually stops a person convicted of a felony from running for office.

There are exceptions if the person gets a pardon or is “otherwise released from the resulting disabilities.” According to guidance from the Texas Secretary of State, simply finishing a sentence does not automatically fix eligibility. The law states that a candidate cannot withdraw from the general election once the 74th day before election day has passed. Lomick’s team said she wants to let voters choose someone who can serve without fighting these attacks.

The race for House District 93 now has a clear path forward without Lomick. Her campaign stated that their focus remains on lowering living costs and providing property tax relief. They also want strong schools and safe neighborhoods for the area. “Our campaign continues forward with an unwavering focus on lowering the cost of living, providing real, permanent property tax relief, strong schools and safe neighborhoods,” her team said.

Voters in northern Tarrant County will see a different ballot than expected. The Republican nominee, Alan Blaylock, now faces less opposition. The controversy centered on whether she lied about her past to get on the ballot. Federal records show she pleaded guilty to serious financial crimes a decade ago. Her previous denial of any criminal record now stands in sharp contrast to court documents.

Written by Mark Stevens - September 23, 2026