About this office
Your State Representative is one of 150 people who write Texas law, and yours is elected to represent your area of Hays County. Every two years they decide how much money your kids' school gets, whether your property tax bill goes up or down, and whether Texas takes federal money for health care or turns it away. Big decisions, made by a small group — and one seat is yours to fill.
Candidates
Desiree KlausKlaus is a third-generation Mexican American small business owner from Baytown who has volunteered at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church there for 25 years.
About Desiree
She's running to invest in public schools, workforce training, and community colleges, and to help small businesses grow in HD 128.
Tom ButlerButler is president of USI Federal Credit Union in La Porte and spent years as a Harris County probation officer in the Sex Crimes division before going into business.
About Tom
He served 8 years on the Texas Credit Union Commission, including as Chairman, and 12 years as Vice Chair of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.