Texas State House District 114

“As an economist and professor at SMU, it is natural that my highest priority is the economic wellbeing of all Texans. This begins with the abolition of eternal property taxes, a tyranny on all households.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

“We need deep reform of the criminal bail system. Currently, activist judges use their discretion to release alleged murder suspects back into our neighborhoods with little or no bail, while minor offenders remain jailed simply because they are poor.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

“I support the deployment of the Texas National Guard and the expansion of the role and military capability of the Texas State Guard to defend our international border.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

“I am the only proven pro-choice champion for Texas House District 114. I have always fought to preserve Roe V. Wade and will continue to fight to include women’s reproductive care in family planning resources, to expand Medicaid access for postpartum mothers, and to reduce maternal mortality rates in Texas.” (Campaign website (johnbryantfortexas.com))

“I’m running again because the threat to our democracy posed by the Trump Republican Party is urgent and requires everyone to get off the sidelines and join the fight where they can be most effective.” (Campaign website (johnbryantfortexas.com))

“And I’m running again because the privileged Republican donor class that funds Trump completely dominates public policy in Texas, and we have to start fighting back effectively .” (Campaign website (johnbryantfortexas.com))