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Tyler is the deputy regional director for Everytown for Gun Safety. He works at Everytown for Gun Safety, where he builds coalitions of survivors and legislators across the South to increase government engagement, supports volunteers in their advocacy efforts, and collaborates with activists across the ideological spectrum to find common ground. He previously worked as an executive assistant for U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff and as a Presidential Fellow under President Joe Biden.

Tyler Smith Launches Campaign for Texas House

Tyler Smith's campaign for Texas State Representative, District 138 is his first entry into politics.

Supports making housing affordable by reducing bureaucratic hurdles in housing development and addressing landlord misconduct.

Supports gun control and wants to reduce gun violence by passing "common sense gun safety reforms."

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

Wants to protect communities from flooding and invest in affordable electricity and backup generators.