Harris County, Texas

Texas House District 133

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 133, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Josh Wallenstein and Mano Deayala. Candidate information follows official Harris County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Josh Wallenstein (Democratic), Mano Deayala (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 133; Mano Deayala is the sitting member, per the Texas House of Representatives' official 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. The sitting officeholder, Mano Deayala, is on the ballot.

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Josh Wallenstein

Democratic

Top priorities

Keeping families safe and lowering costs
Reducing regulatory burden on small businesses
Strengthening public schools and expanding healthcare access

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Josh Wallenstein is a business attorney who runs a Houston-based law firm and earned a law degree from Stanford Law School, according to his campaign site. He has served on the HISD Capital Planning Steering Committee and participated in Leadership Houston, per the same source.

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Mano Deayala

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Neighborhood safety
Expanding educational opportunity
Property tax relief

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mano DeAyala is the incumbent Texas House member for District 133, representing West Houston, per house.texas.gov. His campaign site describes him as a leader who has worked in the courtroom, the community and the Texas Capitol, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 133 in 2026?

When is the Texas House District 133 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.

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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

Josh Wallenstein, full profile Mano Deayala, full profile Official Texas election office