To face Gene Wu, Republicans should back Helen Zhou for District 137 | Endorsement

Helen Zhou is originally from Shanghai, China. She earned a bachelor's degree in accountancy and a master's degree in economics from Purdue University. Helen lives in Sharpstown, Texas.

Helen is a certified public accountant (CPA) and real estate broker. has worked as the treasurer for the Sharpstown Civic Association.

Helen Zhou's campaign for Texas State Representative, District 137, is her first time running for public office.

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Helen's campaign for the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 137 is her first run for public office.

Supports attracting new businesses and supporting startups to bring jobs and economic opportunities into the district.

Believes "debt-free" workforce training will help residents have access to good-paying jobs.

Advocates for affordable housing initiatives to stop property taxes from rising faster than wages and keep families in the community.

Promises to push for trade deals and strategic tariffs that benefit and protect American workers.

- Supports attracting new businesses and supporting startups to bring jobs and economic opportunities into the district.
- Believes "debt-free" workforce training will help residents have access to good-paying jobs.
- Advocates for affordable housing initiatives to stop property taxes from rising faster than wages and keep families in the community.
- Promises to push for trade deals and strategic tariffs that benefit and protect American workers.

Economy

Plans to support community policing and youth diversion programs to help reduce crime and foster trust within the community.

Plans to push for laws that deal with repeat offenders and gang activity in the community.

- Plans to support community policing and youth diversion programs to help reduce crime and foster trust within the community.
- Plans to push for laws that deal with repeat offenders and gang activity in the community.

Public Safety

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

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Education

Promises to get full state funding to finish Project Brays and every flood-protection project for the district.

Plans to acquire $2-3 billion from the Rainy Day and Texas Water Funds to rebuild the East Water Purification Plant.

Promises to obtain mandatory buyouts and elevation grants for homes that have flooded at least twice.

Pushes for resilient power standards to keep working during future storms.

Advocates for zero-interest state loans and grants to keep families from dealing with expensive water bills.

- Promises to get full state funding to finish Project Brays and every flood-protection project for the district.
- Plans to acquire $2-3 billion from the Rainy Day and Texas Water Funds to rebuild the East Water Purification Plant.
- Promises to obtain mandatory buyouts and elevation grants for homes that have flooded at least twice.
- Pushes for resilient power standards to keep working during future storms.
- Advocates for zero-interest state loans and grants to keep families from dealing with expensive water bills.

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Helen Zhou

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Texas House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Texas State Legislature
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. 
- There are 150 members of the Texas House of Representatives, each representing a single district. Representatives must be at least 21 years old and reside in the state for at least two years before their election. 
- State representatives are elected to two-year terms during even-numbered years. There are no term limits. 
- State representatives make $7,200 annually in addition to a $221 payment per day during legislative sessions and mileage reimbursements.