State
State Representative, District 128
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state representative votes on Texas laws and the state budget in the Texas House of Representatives.
In Harris County: all of Deer Park and Morgan's Point; parts of Baytown, La Porte and Pasadena, and unincorporated areas. Open seat: the House member directory lists Briscoe Cain as the member for District 128; they are not on the general-election ballot.
Taxes & budget
Tom ButlerRepublican
- Pledges to cut property taxes and limit appraisals.
Desiree KlausDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Tom ButlerRepublican
- Supports expanding the state school choice program.
Desiree KlausDemocratic
- Supports funding public schools instead of vouchers.
Housing
Tom ButlerRepublican
- Pledges to seek affordable windstorm insurance from TWIA.
Desiree KlausDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Tom ButlerRepublican
No documented position found.
Desiree KlausDemocratic
- Supports access to capital for small businesses.
- Supports workforce training for high-demand careers.
Health & human services
Tom ButlerRepublican
- Opposes medical mandates on Texans.
Desiree KlausDemocratic
- Supports capping prescription prices and ending surprise billing.
Government & transparency
Tom ButlerRepublican
- Pledges to make election security his top priority.
Desiree KlausDemocratic
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.