John Bucy III
John H. Bucy III | |
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| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 136th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Dale |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Harden Bucy III June 26, 1984 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Austin, Texas, US |
| Alma mater | Austin College |
| Occupation | Small business owner |
| Committees | Elections | Transportation | Constitutional Rights & Remedies (Select) | Health Care Reform (Select) |
| Website | www |
John Harden Bucy III is an American businessman and politician serving as a member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 136th District, which includes Northwest Austin, Cedar Park, Leander, and the Brushy Creek area.[1][2]
Political Career
Bucy was sworn into the Texas House on January 8, 2019, after winning the November 2018 general election with 53 percent of the vote.[3] He defeated incumbent Republican Tony Dale, in a re-match of their 2014 race.[4] In 2020, he defeated Republican Mike Guevara and Libertarian Brian Elliott with 53 percent of the vote to win re-election to a second term.[5]
As a freshman member of the 86th Legislative Session, Bucy was appointed to the House Committee on Elections and the House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism. He was elected by his peers to be chair of the Young Texans Legislative Caucus. Bucy was honored as the Freshman of the Year by the Texas House Democratic Caucus and Best Local Elected Official as part of the Hill Country News annual Best of the Best in 2019.[6]
In the 87th Legislative Session, Bucy served on the House Committee on Elections and the House Committee on Transportation. He was later named to the House Select Committee on Constitutional Rights & Remedies,[7] where he was a key voice opposing legislation that undermined the freedom to vote. Bucy was also elected Vice Chair of the Innovation & Technology Caucus and appointed Deputy Whip of the Texas House Democratic Caucus.
Recently, Bucy was appointed by Speaker Phelan to serve on the Select Committee for Health Care Reform, which will meet during the Interim before the 88th Legislative Session.[8] Throughout his career, he has been outspoken on the need to accept Medicaid Expansion, maternal mortality, and mental health services.
Prior to his election to the Texas House of Representatives, Bucy was chair of the Williamson County Democratic Party, winning multiple city council races in Austin, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and Round Rock, as well as the first county commissioner's seat in nearly 20 years.[9][10] He was elected in March 2016 and served until he resigned to run for office on December 6, 2017.[11]
Electoral History
[12]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Guevara | 43,533 | 43.07% | |
| Democratic |  John H. Bucy III
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53,887 | 53.31% | |
| Libertarian | Brian Elliott | 3,653 | 3.61% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tony Dale | 34,084 | 43.73% | |
| Democratic | John H. Bucy III
|
41,592 | 53.37% | |
| Libertarian | Zack Parks | 2,258 | 2.9% | |
Committee Assignments
86th Legislative Session: Elections | Culture, Recreation & Tourism
87th Legislative Session: Elections | Transportation | Constitutional Rights & Remedies (Select)
87th Interim: Health Care Reform (Select)
Legislative & Community Leadership
Chair, Young Texans Legislative Caucus
Vice Chair, Innovation & Technology Caucus
Deputy Whip, House Democratic Caucus
Regional Board Member, Special Olympics of Texas
Former Member, Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG)
Former Chair, Williamson County Democratic Party
Personal life
Bucy is a native Austinite and graduate of Austin College in Sherman, TX. He is the founder and President of TCSAAL, which provides athletic, academic, and arts competitions for students across Texas. Bucy serves on the regional board of the Special Olympics of Texas and is active with the Penfold Theatre. He lives with his wife, two daughters, and their dog in Northwest Austin.
References
- ^ Sanders, Austin (December 17, 2018). "New state Rep. John Bucy: Williamson County Democrats should be proud". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ King, Michael (January 4, 2019). "Rep. John Bucy III on the 86th Texas Legislature". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ Walsh, Sean Collins (November 6, 2018). "Democrat John Bucy III beats GOP state Rep. Tony Dale". The Austin American Statesman. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ Bova, Gus (October 23, 2018). "Can John Bucy Break the GOP Hold on Williamson County?". The Texas Observer. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ Hunt, Kailey (November 3, 2020). "Incumbent Bucy re-elected to Texas House District 136". KXAN News. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ "Best of the Best 2019" (PDF). Hill Country News. 6 June 2019. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
- ^ "Texas House of Representatives".
- ^ "Creation of House Select Committee on Health Care Reform" (PDF).
- ^ Perrone, Caitlin (November 10, 2016). "Terry Cook is first Democrat elected to WilCo Commissioners Court since 1994". Community Impact. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ Stutzman, Brad (June 16, 2017). "Williamson County prepares for end to straight-party voting". The Austin American Statesman. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
- ^ Parker, Mike (December 18, 2017). "National political climate spurs Dems to run in Williamson County". The Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "Joint General and Special Election - 2020". Williamson County Elections Office. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- ^ "Joint General and Special Election - 2018". Williamson County Elections Office. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
