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Williamson County, Texas

Texas House District 136

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 136, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: John H. Bucy, Iii and Theodore Schramm. Candidate information follows official Williamson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

John H. Bucy, Iii (Democratic), Theodore Schramm (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 136. Not on the November ballot: John H. Bucy lll, 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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John H. Bucy, Iii

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Supporting the wellbeing of students and teachers
  • Expanding comprehensive, culturally competent healthcare
  • Protecting voting rights and an engaged electorate

Per the campaign site.

Biography

John H. Bucy III, the Democratic incumbent seeking reelection in Texas House District 136, is a native Texan and small business owner who started an organization serving 200,000 public school students across Texas in athletic, academic and arts competitions. First elected in 2018, he serves as Vice Chair of the House Committee on Elections and holds a history degree from Austin College, according to his official House biography.

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Theodore Schramm

Republican

Top priorities
  • Increasing state school funding while requiring forensic audits of school spending
  • Reforming property appraisals through independent audits and expanded homestead exemptions
  • Auditing I-35 infrastructure spending and capping utility fee increases

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Schramm is a stay-at-home father with a professional background in marketing, logistics, operations and project management, per the campaign site. He says he earned recognition at previous employers for reducing spending and improving productivity, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 136 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 136, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: John H. Bucy, Iii and Theodore Schramm. Candidate information follows official Williamson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Texas House District 136 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 Williamson County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Williamson County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
John H. Bucy, Iii, full profileTheodore Schramm, full profileOfficial Texas election office