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
Gene WuGene Wu is the Democratic Leader of the Texas House, elected by his caucus in 2024, and has represented southwest Houston's District 137 since 2013.
About Gene
Wu, who immigrated from China as a child, joined the 2021 walkout of House Democrats to block a vote on the state's new voting restrictions bill.
Helen ZhouHelen Zhou is a CPA and real estate investor who won the March 2026 Republican primary for District 137 with about 69% of the vote.
About Helen
Zhou's campaign describes her as a City of Houston program manager with NASA program experience and says she is 'not a career politician.'