Texas State Rep. John Bryant

John earned a bachelor's degree and a law degree from Southern Methodist University. He lives with his wife in Dallas.

John previously worked as a lawyer and lobbyist.

John Bryant is a state representative for State House District 114. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. He also served 5 terms as a state representative from 1974-1983 and 7 terms as a representative in the U.S. Congress from 1983-1997.

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Supports lowering residential property taxes.

Plans to sponsor legislation to ensure commercial properties are "properly appraised" and "pay their fair share" of property taxes.

Wants to ensure commercial properties are correctly appraised and paying a "fair share" of property taxes.

- Supports lowering property taxes.
- Wants to ensure commercial properties are correctly appraised and paying a "fair share" of property taxes.

Economy

Supports gun control and, as a House Representative, voted for the federal ban on assault rifles.

Supports gun control, including a ban on assault rifles.

- Supports gun control, including a ban on assault rifles.

Public Safety

Wants the state to expand Medicaid access.

Wants to improve health services to address maternal mortality.

- Supports access to abortion.
- Wants the state to expand Medicaid access.
- Wants to improve health services to address maternal mortality.

Healthcare

Wants to make sure K-12 schools and community colleges have enough funding.

Supports increasing funding for English language learning, dual language programs, and special education programs.

- Wants to make sure K-12 schools and community colleges have enough funding.
- Supports increasing funding for English language learning, dual language programs, and special education programs.

Education

Plans to sponsor a bill that requires energy companies to pay for winterizing their plants and to join the national electric grid to prevent future power outages.

Wants energy companies to pay for winterizing their plants.

Supports joining the national electric grid to prevent power outages.

Believes the current administration has "systematically undermined renewable energy needed to fight climate change."

Supports investing in renewable energy to combat climate change.

- Wants energy companies to pay for winterizing their plants.
- Supports joining the national electric grid to prevent power outages.
- Supports investing in renewable energy to combat climate change.

Energy & the Environment

Believes in "phony audits" of elections where Democrats won, including Dallas County.

Voting & Elections

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John Bryant

John holds a bachelor's degree and a law degree from Southern Methodist University. He lives with his wife in Dallas.

John Bryant currently serves as the state representative for District 114. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. He also served 5 terms as a state representative from 1974-1983 and 7 terms as a representative in the U.S. Congress from 1983-1997.

Said, "I’m not afraid of the major real estate interests."

Believes the "privileged Republican donor class" influences Texas public policy and aims to counteract this dominance.

Plans to sponsor legislation that will reduce taxes on homeowners.

Believes high property taxes on homes are due to major commercial properties being "under-appraised and not paying their fair share."

Opposes the influence of the National Rifle Association on gun legislation.

Supports "thorough, mandatory background checks," restoring gun permit requirements, and enacting "reasonable gun restrictions" to enhance safety in schools and public places.

Believes policies that restrict LGBTQ rights endanger LGBTQ citizens.

Supports abortion and plans to sponsor legislation to restore access to abortion.

Believes the opposition has "undermined support for public education."

Believes in the importance of civic leadership, having over 23 years of experience in the field.

Supports enhancing the Texas electric grid.

Plans to sponsor legislation to repeal the "Abbot tax" on ratepayers and make companies that profited during the freeze pay for winterizing the system.

Believes in protecting the environment and wildlife, as evidenced by their support for the Bald Eagles of White Rock Lake.

Believes Abbott falsely blamed the electric grid failure on renewable energy.

Believes Republicans are "passing laws to make voting more difficult and more dangerous."

Believes the threat to democracy is significant, saying "everyone to get off the sidelines and join the fight in the way they can be most effective."

Believes Trump attempted to overturn the 2020 election and prevented military protection of the Capitol.

Believes the "threat to our democracy" necessitates active participation in political engagement.

Believes in providing clear information about legislative changes, such as the redistricting of Texas House District 114, to help constituents understand their voting district.

Believes in participating in local elections, saying "My name will appear on the ballot for State Representative, District 114, in the upcoming March 1, 2022, Democratic Primary election."

John Bryant and his wife have lived in Dallas, Texas, all their adult lives. They have three grown children and four grandchildren.

John Bryant represented his area in the Texas House of Representatives for nine years and served fourteen years in the U.S. House of Representatives. After his service, he returned to private business, law, and civic activity.

John Bryant served nine years in the Texas House of Representatives and fourteen years in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was twice named one of the “Ten Best Legislators in Texas” by Texas Monthly.

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