Texas House of Representatives District 131 - Ballotpedia

Tj Baker is from Laurel, Mississippi. She has a bachelor's degree from Texas Southern University and a graduate degree from Grand Canyon University. Tj volunteers with Sam Houston Area Council of Boy Scouts of America, and previously served as president of the Ford Bend Education Association. She attends One Church at Bethel's Family.

Tj is an educator and media resource specialist.

Tj is an educator and media resource specialist. She previously worked as an adjunct professor for English as a second language education and as a reference librarian for the city of Houston.

T. J. Baker previously ran for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Texas' 1st Congressional District but did not win.

Tj's campaign for state representative for Texas House District 131 is her first run for public office.

Supports strong oversight of the use of public funds.

Supports equitable taxation, saying "'[w]hen every person and every business pays their just share, our communities grow stronger, our schools flourish, and our neighborhoods thrive."

- Supports strong oversight of the use of public funds.
- Supports equitable taxation, saying "'[w]hen every person and every business pays their just share, our communities grow stronger, our schools flourish, and our neighborhoods thrive."

Economy

As of January 22, 2026, Tj Baker did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Said "I will fight to ensure that every child can learn without fear, every family can live securely, and every voice — regardless of background — is heard and valued."

- Said "I will fight to ensure that every child can learn without fear, every family can live securely, and every voice — regardless of background — is heard and valued."

Education

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

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Tj Baker

As of January 22, 2026, Tj Baker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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