# Houston's New Texas House Reps

> Houston's 12 new Texas House reps take office next year after election results.
- Title: Houston's New Texas House Reps · Houstonchronicle | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Houston area gains 12 new Texas House members, including 6 Democrats flipping seats.