2026 Texas General Election

Tyler Smith

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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.

Economy

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.

Public Safety

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

Healthcare

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

Education

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

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

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

Ethics & Conduct

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