Harris County, Texas

Texas House District 128

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.

About this race

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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Tom Butler

Republican

Top priorities

Cutting property taxes and reining in appraisals
Election security and voter ID requirements
Expanding school choice options

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Desiree Klaus

Democratic

Top priorities

Investing in public schools, workforce training and community colleges
Supporting small businesses and reducing regulatory barriers

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 128 in 2026?

When is the Texas House District 128 election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Harris County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Harris County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Tom Butler, full profile Desiree Klaus, full profile Official Texas election office