State Representative, District 137 · Texas 2026 General Election

Helen Zhou

Republican

CPA

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Supports bail reform.
Helen Zhou for State Representative
Campaign website · helenforstaterep.com
“She will support policies, like bail reform”
Supports policies creating skilled local jobs.
Helen Zhou for State Representative
Campaign website · helenforstaterep.com
“supporting policies that create skilled jobs in this area”
Supports community policing and youth crime-prevention programs.
About — Helen Zhou for State Representative
Campaign website · helenforstaterep.com
“Helen prioritizes neighborhood safety by supporting community policing and youth programs designed to reduce crime”

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Attorney; State Representative

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Led the 2025 House Democratic quorum break over redistricting.
Meet Gene — Gene Wu for Texas
Campaign website · genefortexas.com
“In 2025, Gene led more than 50 Democratic colleagues out of the Texas Capitol to break quorum and stop a redistricting map”
Supports fair and affordable housing for renters.
Issues — Gene Wu for Texas
Campaign website · genefortexas.com
“backing fair and affordable housing for the renters who make up most of the district”
Supports protecting Medicaid and mental health services.
Issues — Gene Wu for Texas
Campaign website · genefortexas.com
“protecting Medicaid, mental-health services, and the health and human services safety net”
Opposes school voucher programs.
Issues — Gene Wu for Texas
Campaign website · genefortexas.com
“Fully fund and restore our neighborhood schools — and stop voucher schemes from draining classrooms.”
Opposes alien land laws.
Issues — Gene Wu for Texas
Campaign website · genefortexas.com
“Gene opposes alien land laws and attacks on immigrant communities”