Anti-Asian Laws in America: Past, Present, & What’s Coming by Rep. Gene Wu, Texas House District 137

Rep. Gene Wu (Texas House District 137) held a Weekly Town Hall Meeting on Sept.1st. The title of his speech was “Anti-Asian Laws in America: Past, Present, & What’s Coming.”

State Representative Gene Wu proudly serves the people of District 137 in the Texas House.

Prior to being elected in 2012, he served as a prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, where he sought justice for thousands of crime victims. Gene is currently an attorney in private practice.

Since being elected State Representative, Gene has maintained a focus on improving the lives of Texas children. Gene has authored numerous pieces of legislation supporting greater justice for juveniles; specifically fighting the school to prison pipeline and passing comprehensive CPS reform. Gene has also been appointed to the Texas Access to Justice Commission, and the Texas State Child Fatality Review Team.

Now in his 6th term, Gene has been appointed to serve on the Appropriations Committee, and sits on the subcommittee on Article II which is responsible for the funding of health and human services programs. Gene also serves on the Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Committee bringing his expert knowledge and professional experience to help represent kids and families across Texas.