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Houston's New Texas House Reps
Houston's 12 new Texas House reps take office next year after election results.
In brief
Houston's 12 new Texas House reps take office next year after election results. Houston area gains 12 new Texas House members, including 6 Democrats flipping seats. Originally reported by Houstonchronicle.
Houston Delegation Changes
Houston area's state House delegation will have 12 new members sworn in next year.
Democrats Flip Seats
Democrats are expected to win six state House seats in Houston area according to unofficial returns.
Texas House District 15
Brad Bailey, a Republican, will replace Steve Toth in District 15 after Toth leaves for Congress.
Texas House District 28
Sandy Ibáñez, a Democrat, is expected to flip District 28 held by Gary Gates since 2020.
Texas House District 126
Stefanie Bord, a Democrat, is expected to flip District 126 with fewer than 300 votes over Sam Harless.
Texas House District 127
Michelle Williams, a Democrat, will replace Charles Cunningham after opposing HISD takeover.
Texas House District 128
Tom Butler, a Republican, will replace Briscoe Cain after Cain steps down for Congress.
Texas House District 129
Scott Bowen, a Republican, will replace Dennis Paul in District 129 after Paul moves to Senate.
Texas House District 131
Staci Childs, a Democrat, will replace Alma Allen after serving on State Board of Education.
Texas House District 132
Sara McGee, a Democrat, unseated Mike Schofield by eight points in District 132.
Texas House District 135
Odus Evbagharu, a Democrat, will replace Jon Rosenthal after serving as his chief of staff.
Texas House District 138
Tyler Smith, a Democrat, flipped District 138 after working for Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Texas House District 149
Darlene Breaux, a Democrat, defeated Hubert Vo in District 149 after serving as Alief ISD board president.
Texas House District 150
A’Yonna Kellum, a Democrat, is expected to unseat Valoree Swanson in District 150.
The short version
Houston area gains 12 new Texas House members, including 6 Democrats flipping seats.
