John H. Bucy III
Candidate for State Representative, District 136
Background
- Occupation
- State Representative
- Campaign website
- bucyfortexas.com
State Representative for District 136 in Williamson County; he serves on the board of Special Olympics Texas.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports appraisal reform and senior tax freezes.
ReportPriorities — John Bucy for TexasCampaign website · bucyfortexas.com
“Shifting the tax burden looks like appraisal reform, local options for freezing property taxes for seniors, and closed corporate property tax loopholes.”
Education
Supports raising the state's share of school funding.
ReportPriorities — John Bucy for TexasCampaign website · bucyfortexas.com
“To strengthen public education, we must increase the state’s share of funding and focus on special education and Pre-K.”
Authored a law creating the Building Better Futures Program.In office
Primary author of HB 2081 in the 2025 regular session; it became law.
ReportBills Authored / Joint Authored — Rep. John H. Bucy III, 89th Legislature Regular SessionGovernment record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training”
Authored a bill for free full-day pre-K.In office
Primary author of HB 358 in the 2025 regular session; the bill did not become law.
ReportBills Authored / Joint Authored — Rep. John H. Bucy III, 89th Legislature Regular SessionGovernment record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children”
Health & human services
Authored a bill to expand Medicaid eligibility.In office
Primary author of HB 197 in the 2025 regular session; the bill did not become law.
ReportBills Authored / Joint Authored — Rep. John H. Bucy III, 89th Legislature Regular SessionGovernment record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
“the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act”
Courts & justice
Supports shifting funds from prisons to diversion programs.
ReportPriorities — John Bucy for TexasCampaign website · bucyfortexas.com
“Prioritizing community safety means shifting money and resources from prisons to diversion, treatment, and support services.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from John H. Bucy III on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (8)
- Composite Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 Joint General & Special Elections
Election filing · Williamson County Elections Department · wilcotx.gov
- Candidate Information: 2026 November General Election, State offices — Texas Secretary of State
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · goelect.txelections.civixapps.com
- Members — Texas House of Representatives
Government record · Texas House of Representatives · house.texas.gov
- 2026 General Election Ballot Certification (candidates certified to each county) — Texas Secretary of State
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · sos.state.tx.us
- November 3, 2026 Joint General and Special Election: Comprehensive Sample Ballot — Williamson County Elections
Election filing · Williamson County Elections Department · wilcotx.gov
- About — John Bucy for Texas
Campaign website · bucyfortexas.com
- Priorities — John Bucy for Texas
Campaign website · bucyfortexas.com
- Bills Authored / Joint Authored — Rep. John H. Bucy III, 89th Legislature Regular Session
Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov
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