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Friends, As we push forward in the 89th Legislative Session, I’m incredibly proud to represent HD 136 in the Texas House. The outpouring of advocacy from community members across Austin, Cedar Park, and Round Rock has been truly inspiring. Your voices matter, and I encourage you to stay engaged as we approach the end of the session. In this edition of our newsletter, you’ll find the latest updates on legislation, community events, and helpful local resources. If you have any questions, suggestions, or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. My office is here to serve you, and I’m always eager to hear from you! All the best, John Bucy III State Representative Texas House District 136 |
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As the legislative session progresses, I wanted to briefly update you on the important work being done on behalf of all Texans.
The House of Representatives will continue meeting regularly through June 2nd, and I’ll keep pushing for real solutions that improve Texans’ lives—and I won’t back down when extremist bills try to strip away our rights. I'm proud to have authored one of the first ten bills to pass out of the House (HB 1392), have sent two additional pieces of legislation to the Governor so far, and have laid out 24 bills across various committees, each aimed at improving life for Texans.
My priorities are straightforward: ensuring every child has access to affordable healthcare, fully funding our public schools, protecting voting rights, increasing housing and transit options, and expanding access to job training and higher education. I’m also working with colleagues to safeguard reproductive freedom, advance sensible cannabis policies, advocate for pay raises and pension increases for our dedicated state employees, and strengthen support services for our unhoused neighbors.
The road ahead is challenging, but with your support and the dedication of my colleagues, I am confident we can make meaningful progress. Thank you for entrusting me with the responsibility of representing you and working toward a stronger Texas. |
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Texas House Republicans have pushed through a private school voucher scheme that siphons public tax dollars away from our already underfunded public schools—benefiting fewer than 1% of current public or homeschooled students. After rejecting our proposal to let Texans vote on the issue, they chose to bypass public input and funnel funds into unaccountable private institutions. Then, to make matters worse, they killed my amendment that would’ve made sure vouchers only went to lower-income families—confirming this scheme is just a tax break for the wealthy. This bill, recently signed into law by Governor Abbott, is a blatant disregard for the will and needs of Texas families. Though the damage to districts like Round Rock ISD and Leander ISD may be significant, we must stay focused on using the rest of this session to fight for what’s right. I proudly voted in favor of HB 2, a bill aimed at delivering $8 Billion in critical funding to our public schools. While this legislation is a step in the right direction, it falls far short of what's needed—Texas schools are facing a staggering $15 billion funding gap due to inflation and years of legislative neglect. Despite this urgent crisis, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has refused to take action for weeks and is only now giving the bill a hearing. Our students, teachers, and communities cannot afford further delay or any more reductions in funding. Contact the Senate and demand they act now to pass meaningful public school funding. |
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Celebrating with the Arc of Texas We have sent HB 2081 to the Governor's desk! I deeply admire the Arc of Texas for their powerful advocacy and partnership in helping move this bill forward. Their dedication has been instrumental in advancing legislation that will expand higher education opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
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Texas Death Penalty Conference It was an honor to be the keynote speaker at the Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty conference, where the life-changing stories of Robert Roberson and others reinforced that ending the death penalty isn’t just the right thing to do - it’s the only thing to do. |
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Boys & Girls Club |
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Teacher of the Year |
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Texas Special Olympics |
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Retired Teachers |
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Firefly Moon Landing |
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PTA Day |
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Taste of Round Rock |
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Artist of the Month |
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My team is available to assist you! Our office hopes that you do not hesitate to reach out when you have questions regarding state agencies, legislation, or other challenges you’re facing. Also, please check out these upcoming opportunities!
Brushy Creek Backyard Cook Off Brushy Creek Community Center is hosting their free 16th Annual Backyard BBQ Cook-Off. Enjoy Texas BBQ at its best, as well as a fantastic live music concert series! Kids activities include face painting, balloon twisting, and petting zoo! Learn more here.
Round Rock Giant Pizza Night Get ready for a slice of fun at Round Rock Pizza Party at Yonders Point! Learn more about this free event here.
You’re invited to submit a short synopsis and the opening pages of your unpublished work to the WLT’s 25th annual Manuscript Contest. The deadline is July 11, 2025.
Artist of the Month Our office is looking to support local artists by spotlighting their work in the capitol. If you or someone you know is interested in participating, please email us at [email protected]. My team is looking for celebratory and memorial resolutions to honor individuals and organizations across HD 136. Please reach out if your or a neighbor has a success, retirement, anniversary, or otherwise. I would love to host you here in the capitol. Request a resolution by emailing [email protected]. |
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Austin American-Statesman Instead of funneling public money into private institutions, we should work to ensure every child in Texas has access to a quality public education
The Texan A bill would also remove the prohibition on state funding for high-speed rail projects.
Dallas Morning News It would be easier for parents to exempt their children from school vaccine requirements.
Texas Public Radio The constant traffic jams on I-35 are a problem that are holding back the Texas economy.
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The session is progressing quickly, and I am honored to serve as Vice Chair of both the Elections Committee and the Disease Prevention and Women & Children's Health Subcommittee. As Vice Chair, I am also leveraging my position to set hearings and advance important legislative priorities - particularly, bills focused on removing barriers to healthcare, securing access to the ballot box, and protecting disability rights.
I’m also excited to have introduced and presented several important bills in House committees. We have made progress on a range of key legislation, including:
If you haven’t already, I encourage you to create a free account on the Texas Legislature Online (TLO) website at https://capitol.texas.gov. This tool allows you to set up alerts for bills, committees, topics, and more, so you can track legislative developments as they unfold. |
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Our mailing address?is: John Bucy Campaign P.O. Box 536, Austin, TX 78767 |
