John H. Bucy III

Civil Rights

Expanding local non-discrimination ordinances and passing a statewide NDO that includes protections for sexual orientation and gender identity or gender expression in housing, employment, and public accommodations. Learn more

Ensuring access to gender affirming care, including for foster youth, and protecting Texas children from debunked practices such as “conversion therapy”. Learn more

We need to make it easier for all Texans to vote and have confidence in the electoral process. Learn more

We’ll fight back on attacks on LGBTQ Texans and push for true equality in every aspect of society. Learn more

Criminal Justice / Public Safety

Evidence-driven reforms should focus on: keeping low-level, non-violent offenders out of jail reducing recidivism (such as through re-entry programs) decriminalizing mental illness breaking cycles of abuse and neglect ending the school to prison pipeline. Learn more

Drug Policy

Texans suffering from debilitating medical conditions such as cancer, chronic pain, or PTSD should have access to medical cannabis. Learn more

Decriminalizing, legalizing, and regulating possession for adults over 21 (similar to alcohol) would reduce overcrowding in jails and bring in needed revenue to fund critical infrastructure and services improvements. Learn more

Education

We need to reduce inequality within our education system by implementing Pre-K For All, focusing on early childhood literacy, increasing resources for Special Education, improving mental health support, and breaking the school to prison pipeline. Learn more

To strengthen public education, we must increase the state’s share of funding and focus on special education and Pre-K. Learn more

Environment / Energy

Support for public works projects for government agencies such as having buildings transition to xeriscape lots, upgrading HVACs to reduce power usage, and maintaining or replacing water pipe infrastructure (and purple pipe as appropriate). Learn more

Implementation of local water and energy conservation policies, recycling and composting programs, and reduction of single-use plastics. Learn more

Let’s continue to keep this a big state with bountiful open spaces and diverse ecosystems that we enjoy, and help drive our economy for generations to come. Learn more

Government Reform

We need to overturn recently-enacted revenue cap legislation, which severely limits core public safety and infrastructure obligations, especially in high-growth areas. Learn more

Similarly, the Legislature should not counter decisions made by our local communities, especially when residents are in support. Instead, we should trust the voters to hold their elected officials accountable at the ballot box. Learn more

Guns

Restoring the federal prohibition on the sale of assault weapons. Learn more

Red flag laws. Learn more

Universal background checks. Learn more

Gun violence is a public health crisis and must be treated as such, with a robust approach focused on safety and saving lives. Learn more

Healthcare

Focus on harm reduction policies and addressing growing addiction rates through intervention and treatment. Learn more

The Texas Legislature could make the decision overnight to expand Medicaid and provide immediate relief to 1 in 4 Texans who are uninsured. This would save lives while bringing 110 billion of our tax dollars back into Texas and lowering health insurance costs. Learn more

Prioritize mental healthcare through therapy for children who are neuro-atypical and increased availability for home and community-based care for adults with disabilities. Learn more

Taxes / Budget

Ensuring access to gender affirming care, including for foster youth, and protecting Texas children from debunked practices such as “conversion therapy”. Learn more

Shifting the tax burden looks like appraisal reform, local options for freezing property taxes for seniors, and closed corporate property tax loopholes. Learn more