Gene Wu Elected Leader of Texas House Democrats

The Houston representative replaces Trey Martinez Fischer as Democrats brace for challenges in a Republican-dominated legislature.

Houston Rep. Gene Wu defeated incumbent Trey Martinez Fischer and Dallas Rep. John Bryant to become the new leader of the Texas House Democratic Caucus
Wu, a former Harris County prosecutor and vocal critic of Republican policies, has served in the Texas House since 2013 and is known for his outspoken communication style.
The leadership change comes after Democrats lost two House seats in the November election, leaving them with their weakest position since 2016, holding just 62 seats compared to the GOP's 88.
Wu's leadership will involve navigating key challenges, including Republican efforts to pass universal school vouchers and a potential push to remove Democrats from committee chairmanships.
The caucus also elected Mihaela Plesa, Ron Reynolds, and Christian Manuel to other leadership roles during a closed-door meeting at the Capitol.