Private citizen (nonprofit leader and community organizer)

Tyler Smith is a Democrat, nonprofit leader and community organizer from Harris County who works on reducing gun violence⁴³. Born in Houston, he earned a political science degree from Texas Southern University and has coached youth baseball³. He faces Republican incumbent Lacey Hull on Nov. 3, 2026²¹.

Where they stand 4 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

• Minimum wageRaise it to around $15medium

  Questionnaire answer · medium confidence

  • Answered yes when asked in an April 2026 candidate Q&A whether he supports raising the state minimum wage to at least $15 an hour, saying Texans should be paid a livable wage. (2026-04) source
  • In his Ballotpedia candidate survey, listed fair wages so no one has to work multiple jobs among his three key campaign messages. (2025) source
• School choiceNo, keep public money in traditional public schoolsmedium

  Questionnaire answer · medium confidence

  • Answered yes when asked in an April 2026 candidate Q&A whether he opposes school vouchers and efforts to privatize public education. (2026-04) source
  • In his Ballotpedia candidate survey, listed fully funding public schools among his key messages. (2025) source
• Policing and crimeNo single answer fitsmedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • His campaign says he will keep repeat violent offenders off the streets through comprehensive bipartisan bail reform. (2026) source
  • Answered yes when asked in an April 2026 candidate Q&A whether he supports closing or downsizing state prisons and redirecting funds to mental health care, housing and youth programs. (2026-04) source
• GunsNo single answer fitsmedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • His campaign says he brought Democrats and Republicans together to pass laws that protect children from gun violence and secured $2 million to fight violence in communities. (2026) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Immigration, Energy and climate, Texas power grid, AI data centers, Curriculum and books, Property taxes, Housing and growth, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.