“In short, my stepdad taught me the philosophy that guides me every single day in politics.”

Tyler spent his early years in Houston, moved with this family to Los Angeles, and then came back to Houston to attend Texas Southern University (TSU), where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Government.

Tyler Smith for State Representative, District 138

If you want to get to know the real Tyler Smith, just ask him about baseball. Tyler played baseball from the age of five, until he was 16 years old. His stepdad is a Little League coach. He has a cousin who plays in the big leagues. Tyler coached as a volunteer at Major League Baseball’s Urban Youth Academy.

Tyler Smith spent his early years in Houston, moved with his family to Los Angeles, and later returned to Houston. He earned a Bachelor of Science in political science and government from Texas Southern University and volunteered as a coach at Major League Baseball’s Urban Youth Academy.

Democrat Tyler Smith finds common ground when he can – and FIGHTS WHEN HE HAS TO.

As a leader at the nonprofit Everytown for Gun Safety, Tyler brought Texas Democrats and Republicans together and secured
$2 million for community violence prevention. And Tyler did what others said couldn’t be done: He got conservative Republicans on board to protect children from gun violence.

Tyler was a Presidential Fellow under President Joe Biden and worked in DC as an Executive Assistant for U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff.

Tyler Smith has held a leadership role at the nonprofit Everytown for Gun Safety. He served as a Presidential Fellow under President Joe Biden and worked as an executive assistant for U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff.

Tyler has held a leadership role at the nonprofit Everytown for Gun Safety. He served as a Presidential Fellow under President Joe Biden and worked as an executive assistant for U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff.

2026 Texas General Election

Q: Should Texas end tax subsidies and abatements for large corporations?
Texas should not subsidize large corporations that pay zero dollars in taxes and are ripping the everyday Texan off while at it. I believe in tax subsidies, but only for corporations that take care of their workers.

Meet the Candidates: Tyler Smith for Texas House District 138

Repeal Texas’ unjust abortion bans and protect access to birth control
Make housing affordable for families by cutting red tape to build new housing and stopping landlord abuse

 

Join us! On November 3, vote Tyler Smith for State Representative, District 138.

Q: Do you support a statewide minimum wage increase to at least $15/hour?
Yes, there’s no reason we live in the 8th largest economy in the world… not the US but the world, and we have people who can’t afford basic needs because of our refusal to pay people a livable wage.

Opposes tax subsidies for large corporations that do not pay taxes or take care of their workers.

Plans to increase housing affordability by reducing barriers to new construction and addressing landlord abuse.

Supports raising the statewide minimum wage to at least $15 per hour.

- Opposes tax subsidies for large corporations that do not pay taxes or take care of their workers.
- Plans to increase housing affordability by reducing barriers to new construction and addressing landlord abuse.
- Supports raising the statewide minimum wage to at least $15 per hour.

Economy

Protect our communities from flooding and invest in affordable electricity and backup generators to keep the lights on
Reduce gun violence by passing common sense gun safety reforms
Repeal Texas’ unjust abortion bans and protect access to birth control

Q: Do you support closing or downsizing state prisons and redirecting that funding to community-based alternatives like mental health care, housing, and youth programs?
Yes, I firmly believe that we should prioritize addressing the root causes of crime in our state. By preventing violence before it occurs, we can create a stronger and more harmonious community. Additionally, providing individuals with the essential support they require, such as employment opportunities, housing, healthcare, and food security, significantly reduces the likelihood of crime within our society.

Plans to reduce gun violence through gun-safety reforms.

Supports closing or downsizing state prisons and redirecting funding to community-based services that address crime's root causes.

- Plans to reduce gun violence through gun-safety reforms.
- Supports closing or downsizing state prisons and redirecting funding to community-based services that address crime's root causes.

Public Safety

Today, Tyler is running for State Representative in District 138 to make Texas safer and more affordable for all our families. Tyler will fight to:

Lower the cost of prescription drugs, bring down medical debt and expand access to Medicaid and affordable childcare
Stop Greg Abbott from cutting public education to fund his new private school voucher law

Reduce gun violence by passing common sense gun safety reforms
Repeal Texas’ unjust abortion bans and protect access to birth control
Make housing affordable for families by cutting red tape to build new housing and stopping landlord abuse

Plans to lower prescription drug costs, reduce medical debt, expand Medicaid access, and expand affordable child care.

Plans to repeal Texas abortion bans and protect access to birth control.

- Plans to lower prescription drug costs, reduce medical debt, expand Medicaid access, and expand affordable child care.
- Plans to repeal Texas abortion bans and protect access to birth control.

Healthcare

* Expanding Health Care Access and getting every Texan access to health care in the state
* Fully funding our public schools to ensure that every student has the opportunity to chase the American dream.
* fair wages for every Texan so that no one has to work multiple jobs to provide for their family.

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Lower the cost of prescription drugs, bring down medical debt and expand access to Medicaid and affordable childcare
Stop Greg Abbott from cutting public education to fund his new private school voucher law
Protect our communities from flooding and invest in affordable electricity and backup generators to keep the lights on

Q: Do you oppose school vouchers and efforts to privatize public education?
Yes, public schools are the backbone of our communities, and we must do everything to protect them.

Supports fully funding public schools so every student has an opportunity to succeed.

Opposes private-school vouchers and calls for protecting public education from funding cuts.

- Supports fully funding public schools so every student has an opportunity to succeed.
- Opposes private-school vouchers and calls for protecting public education from funding cuts.

Education

Stop Greg Abbott from cutting public education to fund his new private school voucher law
Protect our communities from flooding and invest in affordable electricity and backup generators to keep the lights on
Reduce gun violence by passing common sense gun safety reforms

Q: Should Texas end tax breaks and regulatory loopholes for oil and gas companies, including exemptions from emissions reporting and waste disposal standards?
Texas should strictly enforce regulations on oil and gas companies to ensure they contribute their fair share of taxes and comply with all federal and state laws to safeguard our environment.

Plans to invest in flood protection, affordable electricity, and backup generators.

Calls for strict enforcement of oil and gas regulations, including tax obligations and environmental laws.

- Plans to invest in flood protection, affordable electricity, and backup generators.
- Calls for strict enforcement of oil and gas regulations, including tax obligations and environmental laws.

Energy & the Environment

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

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- Supports raising the statewide minimum wage to at least $15 per hour.

- Opposes private-school vouchers and calls for protecting public education from funding cuts.

Tyler Smith is from Houston, Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree in political science from Texas Southern University. 

Tyler Smith - Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee

Meet The Candidates: Tyler Smith For Texas State House District 138

Tyler is a nonprofit leader and community organizer from Harris County running to flip a seat in the Texas House in November.

Opposes subsidizing large corporations that do not pay taxes and supports tax subsidies only for corporations that take care of their workers.

Advocates for making housing affordable by cutting red tape to facilitate new construction and addressing landlord abuse.

For Candidate Tyler Smith on Issue public-safety:  
Supports reducing gun violence through common-sense gun safety reforms.

Supports closing or downsizing state prisons and redirecting funds to community-based alternatives that address root causes of crime, such as mental health care, housing, and employment opportunities.

Aims to lower the cost of prescription drugs, reduce medical debt, and expand access to Medicaid and affordable childcare.

Supports strict enforcement of regulations on oil and gas companies to ensure environmental protection and fair taxation.

Smith secured $2 million for community violence prevention and successfully garnered support from conservative Republicans to protect children from gun violence.

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