Josh Wallenstein
My qualifications for State Representative in HD-133 stem from a blend of rigorous training, real-world experience, and personal characteristics shaped by humble beginnings. Raised in Austin by a resilient single mother after losing my father at a young age, I credit public schools, teachers, and mentors for my path to SMU (B.A.) and Stanford Law School (J.D.). This fuels my passion for education equity.

Texas State Representative Democratic Candidates | League of Women Voters of Houston | Houston, TX (Josh Wallenstein)

Family

Josh and his wife, a marriage and family therapist, are raising their child in Houston. Like many families in HD 133, they want safe neighborhoods, strong schools, and an economy that provides opportunity without driving up costs.

Josh 4 Texas | Meet Josh

Josh Wallenstein was raised in Austin. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Southern Methodist University and a law degree from Stanford Law School. He and his wife are raising their child in Houston.

Texas State Representative Democratic Candidates

Josh Wallenstein is the Democratic nominee for State Representative in House District 133. He aims to deliver practical, common-sense leadership that focuses on what matters most: keeping families safe, lowering costs, and protecting taxpayers. A business attorney and ethics professional, Josh has spent his career negotiating complex deals, rooting out corruption, and finding win-win solutions that help businesses succeed.

Experience

Over the past two decades, Josh has worked across industries and continents to help businesses grow with integrity. Today, he runs his own Houston-based business law firm, where he understands firsthand the challenges small business owners face.

Josh runs his own Houston-based business law firm. He is a business attorney and ethics professional.

2026 Texas General Election

Texas’s reputation as the Business Capital of the World is at risk. Unfortunately, our leaders have lost sight of their pro-business roots. As a small business owner, Josh has seen firsthand how our current anti-capitalist, anti-free market policies have raised taxes and increased red tape – making it harder for small businesses to compete. Josh will pursue win-win policies that reduce barriers, cut waste, and lower costs so both employees and employers succeed.

Josh 4 Texas | Issues

Plans to reduce barriers, cut waste, and lower costs for employees and employers.

- Plans to reduce barriers, cut waste, and lower costs for employees and employers.

Economy

As of July 22, 2026, Josh Wallenstein’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Healthcare

There are many pressing issues in HD-133; the two of them are underfunded public schools and chronic flooding. I'll ban vouchers by sponsoring repeal of SB 8 amendments and secure $100+ per-student funding increases through budget reforms, plus a $70K minimum teacher pay via dedicated revenue from taxing billionaires—ensuring Spring Branch ISD reduces class sizes and retains educators. Also, I'll champion a $2B bond bill for Harris County infrastructure, including I-10 upgrades and resilient zoning.

Proposes repealing Senate Bill 8 amendments to ban school vouchers.

Proposes budget reforms to increase per-student school funding by more than $100.

Proposes a $70,000 minimum teacher salary funded by taxes on billionaires.

- Proposes repealing Senate Bill 8 amendments to ban school vouchers.
- Proposes budget reforms to increase per-student school funding by more than $100.
- Proposes a $70,000 minimum teacher salary funded by taxes on billionaires.

Education

I will partner with TCEQ on audits and federal grants to prevent $1B+ in damages like post-Harvey.

Texas’s energy industry is the backbone of our economy, and Josh will fight to protect good-paying oil and gas jobs while also ensuring the industry remains competitive in a changing global market. He believes smart policy can safeguard these jobs, support workers, and keep energy affordable without raising costs for families.

Families in HD 133 know the cost of neglecting infrastructure. From flooded streets to crumbling roads and an unreliable electric grid, our community pays the price when state leaders fail to act. With the 8th largest economy in the world, Texas should have well-maintained roads, neighborhoods that don’t flood every time it rains, and a grid that we can count on. Josh will fight for smart investments in flood control, drainage, and resilient infrastructure so families aren’t forced to rebuild every time a storm hits.

Plans to use audits and federal grants to prevent flood damage.

Plans to protect oil and gas jobs while keeping the industry competitive and energy affordable.

Proposes a $2 billion Harris County infrastructure bond for Interstate 10 upgrades and resilient zoning.

Plans investments in flood control, drainage, and resilient infrastructure.

- Plans to use audits and federal grants to prevent flood damage.
- Plans to protect oil and gas jobs while keeping the industry competitive and energy affordable.
- Proposes a $2 billion Harris County infrastructure bond for Interstate 10 upgrades and resilient zoning.
- Plans investments in flood control, drainage, and resilient infrastructure.

Energy & the Environment

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Josh Wallenstein

- Proposes budget reforms to increase per-student school funding by more than $100.
- Proposes a $70,000 minimum teacher salary funded by taxes on billionaires.

- Plans to protect oil and gas jobs while keeping the industry competitive and energy affordable.
- Proposes a $2 billion Harris County infrastructure bond for Interstate 10 upgrades and resilient zoning.
- Plans investments in flood control, drainage, and resilient infrastructure.

Advocates expanding Medicaid to cover more Texans and lower health-insurance premiums.

Proposes repealing Senate Bill 8 amendments that ban school vouchers.

Proposes budget reforms to increase per-student funding by more than $100.

- Proposes repealing Senate Bill 8 amendments that ban school vouchers.
- Proposes budget reforms to increase per-student funding by more than $100.
- Proposes a $70,000 minimum teacher salary funded by taxes on billionaires.

Smart Energy Policy

Texas’s energy industry is the backbone of our economy, and Josh will fight to protect good-paying oil and gas jobs while also ensuring the industry remains competitive in a changing global market. He believes smart policy can safeguard these jobs, support workers, and keep energy affordable without raising costs for families.

Issues | Josh Wallenstein for HD133

Proposes a $2 billion Harris County infrastructure bond bill, including Interstate 10 upgrades and resilient zoning.

Plans to partner with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on audits and federal grants to reduce flood damage.

Plans to protect oil and gas jobs, maintain the industry's competitiveness, and keep energy affordable without raising families' costs.

- Proposes a $2 billion Harris County infrastructure bond bill, including Interstate 10 upgrades and resilient zoning.
- Plans to partner with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on audits and federal grants to reduce flood damage.
- Plans to protect oil and gas jobs, maintain the industry's competitiveness, and keep energy affordable without raising families' costs.

Hi friends, I’m Josh Wallenstein, and I’m running for State Representative in Texas House District 133. I’m running because protecting our democracy isn’t about party politics—it’s about people. Every Texan deserves the freedom to vote in elections that are fair, secure, and accessible. I’m excited to be on the trail, meeting neighbors, listening to your stories, and working together to build a stronger future for our community.

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Supports elections that are fair, secure, and accessible to Texans.

- Supports elections that are fair, secure, and accessible to Texans.

Josh is an attorney and the managing member of Wallenstein Law Group, P.C. He previously worked as a chief compliance officer and assistant general counsel at McDermott International Inc., a region compliance counsel for the Middle East and North Africa at Weatherford International, and an associate at Churchill Capital Company. 

Josh Wallenstein | BallotReady

Josh Wallenstein is the Democratic nominee for Texas State Representative in House District 133.

Josh Wallenstein - Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee

Plans to pursue policies that aim to reduce barriers, cut waste, and lower costs to help both employees and employers.

Plans to focus on "lowering costs while improving the quality of life in District 133."

Supports investing in flood control, drainage, and resilient infrastructure to reduce the need for families to rebuild after storms.

Believes "smart policy" can protect jobs, support workers, and keep energy costs affordable.

Believes "smart policy" can reduce the uninsured rate, expand access, and lower healthcare costs.

Supports policies that aim to strengthen schools while keeping costs affordable for families.

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