Tom was raised right here in HD 128. Growing up in Deer Park and attending La Porte schools, he learned early the value of hard work, faith, and service. From College Park Elementary through La Porte High School, and later San Jacinto College and the University of Houston, this community shaped who Tom is, and it’s why he’s committed to serving it today.
Tom holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Computer Information Systems and Accounting, and he’s built a career grounded in both private sector experience and community leadership. While working nights to pay his way through college, Tom began working as an electrician’s helper in local plants.
– Tom Butler
He later served in Harris County Adult Probation, spending several years in the Sex Crimes division, before moving into industry and eventually starting his own small business. Tom ran Centrifuge Services Inc., a local centrifuge pump sales and service shop in La Porte, before selling the company and serving as Director of Religious Education at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church. Today, he is proud to serve as President of USI Federal Credit Union in La Porte.
Public service has always been central to Tom’s life. He served eight years on the Texas Credit Union Commission, including as Chairman, and he spent the past 12 years as Vice Chair of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Locally, he serves on the Board of the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce, the San Jacinto College Foundation, Texas EquaSearch, and the Downtown Houston Rotary Club.
Tom is an 11 year member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, dedicated to supporting and protecting the Church and the Christian communities in the Holy Land. His wife, Linda Garcia, serves our community as a Harris County Court Judge. They are blessed with one son, who graduated from Texas A&M University in December 2024. Together, they make their home in Deer Park, where their roots run deep and their commitment to this community is lifelong.
With decades of experience in business, public service, and community leadership, they are ready to bring strong, conservative leadership to House District 128.
