State · November 3, 2026 General Election
One of 150 state representatives. Votes on state laws and the state budget — including school funding and the rules behind your property tax bill.
What this office does
The Texas House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the Texas Legislature (the other is the Texas Senate). Its members represent the 150 House districts across the state. With the Senate, the House writes Texas state law and passes the state budget; the two chambers must agree for a bill to reach the Governor. The House elects its own presiding officer, the Speaker. The Legislature meets in regular session every two years.
| What we compare | Tom Butler | Desiree Klaus |
|---|---|---|
| Before | Vice Chair, Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation (appointed to TDLR Commission: 2013; term expired 02/01/2025); Chairman, Texas Credit Union Commission (2005–2013)Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation – Commission Members ↗ | — |
| Work | President, USI Federal Credit Union (January 2019–present); Chairman, TF Butler & Company (2004–present)Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation – Commission Members ↗ | — |
| Raised | $277K$277,264 in total receipts, through Jun 30, 2026 — Search the Texas Ethics Commission for Tom Butler's filings | $5K$5,495 in total receipts, through Jun 30, 2026 — Search the Texas Ethics Commission for Desiree Klaus's filings |
| Their words | “I am excited to bring our strong commitment to conservative policy solutions and passion for hardworking people to the campaign trail and Austin.”Tom Butler Campaign – Meet Tom — self-reported ↗ | “Family is in everything that I do.”Campaign site – Meet Desiree page — self-reported ↗ |
| Records check | 4 official registries searched for every candidate in this race on 28 July 2026 — nothing found. Texas Legislature (impeachment records) · Texas Ethics Commission (final orders) · State Bar of Texas (attorney discipline) · Texas State Securities Board (enforcement orders). | |
| Full profile → | Full profile → | |
Money figures are as filed with the Texas Ethics Commission, and cover only the period each report covers — they are a snapshot, not a live total. Each candidate’s profile carries that filing’s own caveats.
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