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2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 128, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Tom Butler and Desiree Klaus. Candidate information follows official Harris County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Tom Butler (Republican), Desiree Klaus (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 128. Not on the November ballot: Briscoe Cain, the sitting member per the roster. Nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (or a May 26 runoff) or advanced unopposed; the field is the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Tom Butler grew up in House District 128, attending La Porte-area schools before San Jacinto College and the University of Houston, according to his campaign site. He worked in the Harris County Adult Probation Department's sex crimes division before starting his own business, Centrifuge Services Inc., per the same source.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Cutting property taxes and reining in appraisals
- Election security and voter ID requirements
- Expanding school choice options
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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Desiree Klaus is a small business owner and third-generation Mexican American from Baytown, according to her campaign site. She has volunteered for 25 years with Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Baytown and has mentored local entrepreneurs, per the same source.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Investing in public schools, workforce training and community colleges
- Supporting small businesses and reducing regulatory barriers
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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