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U.S. House District 14
2026 Texas U.S. House District 14 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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THURMAN BILL BARTIE
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Candidate: THURMAN BILL BARTIE
Office: U. S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 14
Party: Democratic
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A lifelong Port Arthur native, former Mayor Thurman Bill Bartie has dedicated his career to public service, education, ministry, and community leadership. From his historic election as the first African American Justice of the Peace in Precinct 8 to his work as former Mayor, his life reflects commitment, compassion, and integrity.
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A lifelong Port Arthur native, former Mayor Thurman Bill Bartie has dedicated his career to public service, education, ministry, and community leadership. From his historic election as the first African American Justice of the Peace in Precinct 8 to his work as former Mayor, his life reflects commitment, compassion, and integrity.
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Every person deserves access to good jobs and fair wages. Strong communities begin with strong local economies, and I will fight for policies that open doors for families in Congressional District 14 (TX).
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Every person deserves access to good jobs and fair wages. Strong communities begin with strong local economies, and I will fight for policies that open doors for families in Congressional District 14 (TX).
District Fourteen knows hurricanes, floods, and power outages. Basic infrastructure should never be political. I support smart infrastructure, energy reliability, and resilient systems that protect our families and our businesses.
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District Fourteen knows hurricanes, floods, and power outages. Basic infrastructure should never be political. I support smart infrastructure, energy reliability, and resilient systems that protect our families and our businesses.
I support law enforcement, and I believe true safety requires stability, mental health support, and opportunity. Real safety means caring for people, not ignoring the challenges they face.
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I support law enforcement, and I believe true safety requires stability, mental health support, and opportunity. Real safety means caring for people, not ignoring the challenges they face.
Education is the backbone of opportunity. I support investment in teachers, modernized classrooms, and pathways to success for every child. A strong public education system creates a strong generation of future leaders.
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Education is the backbone of opportunity. I support investment in teachers, modernized classrooms, and pathways to success for every child. A strong public education system creates a strong generation of future leaders.
Every citizen should have access to affordable and reliable healthcare without long travel times or overwhelming costs. I support strengthening and restoring the Affordable Care Act so people can manage health concerns and still maintain a good quality of life.
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Every citizen should have access to affordable and reliable healthcare without long travel times or overwhelming costs. I support strengthening and restoring the Affordable Care Act so people can manage health concerns and still maintain a good quality of life.
Our present immigration system has failed the American people. The present system hasn’t been updated since 1990. The homeland security budget for ICE is $70 Billion dealing with mass deportation. It has resulted in major uproars in our cities and has led to loss of human life. I would push for immigration reform that is humane in our present environment.
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Our present immigration system has failed the American people. The present system hasn’t been updated since 1990. The homeland security budget for ICE is $70 Billion dealing with mass deportation. It has resulted in major uproars in our cities and has led to loss of human life. I would push for immigration reform that is humane in our present environment.
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Supports job training, small-business growth, safe working conditions, and local economic-development policies intended to expand access to good jobs and fair wages.
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Economic Opportunity
Supports investment in teachers, modernized classrooms, and clearer pathways to student success through a strong public-education system.
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Education
Supports law enforcement alongside mental-health support, stability, and opportunity as part of addressing public safety and homelessness.
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Mental Health, Public Safety, and Homelessness
Supports infrastructure investment, energy reliability, and resilient systems intended to protect families and businesses from hurricanes, floods, and power outages.
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Infrastructure and Resiliency
Supports strengthening and restoring the Affordable Care Act to improve access to affordable and reliable healthcare.
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Healthcare
Believes governing should emphasize cooperation, common sense, and listening across party lines.
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Bringing People Together
Supports rolling back tariffs he says raise prices, clearing barriers to affordable-housing construction, and promoting greater competition in sectors including healthcare and food processing.
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Affordability
Supports immigration reform that he describes as humane and responsive to current conditions.
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Immigration
Captured official records with selected highlights
The searchable archive contains 683 exact attributed records from the official Mayor of Port Arthur minutes archive (614 yes, 4 no, 0 present, 64 not voting, 0 abstained, 0 recused, and 1 other explicitly attributed actions, statements, or unlabeled choices). The examples below are representative highlights, not a scorecard.
Coverage: July 30, 2019 through May 14, 2025These are descriptive counts from captured official records, not an ideology, effectiveness, or intent score. Subject labels are navigation aids assigned from official measure text. A vote does not establish why the candidate voted that way or support for every provision in a measure.
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(1) P.O. No. 7333 — An Ordinance Canvassing The Returns And Declaring The Results Of The General Election, Held On May 3, 2025 For The Purpose Of Electing A Mayor In The City Of Port Arthur, Texas And Ordering A Runoff Election On June 7, 2025, Providing For The Publication Of The Election Order And Notice Spanish Ordenanza Que Escrutina Los Votos Y Declara Los Resultados De Las Elecciones Generales, Celebradas El 3 De Mayo De 2025, Con El Fin De Elegir Al Alcalde En La Ciudad De Port Arthur, Texas, Y Ordena Una Segunda Vuelta Electora Para El 7 De Junio De 2025, Disponiendo La Publicacion De La Orden Electoral Y El Aviso The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7333 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 25-27. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Doucet and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 25-27 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 25-27 AN ORDINANCE CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION, HELD ON MAY 3, 2025 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS AND ORDERING A RUNOFF ELECTION ON JUNE 7, 2025, PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE ELECTION ORDER AND NOTICE
THURMAN BILL BARTIE is recorded as voting yes in the official record for p.r. no. 24320 — a resolution appointing and/or reappointing a member or members to the beautification commission (requested by.
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(13) P.R. No. 24320 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Member Or Members To The Beautification Commission (Requested By Councilmember Lewis) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Hamilton Everfield that Proposed Resolution No. 24320 be adopted. Councilmember Lewis nominated Wanda Faye Bodden for appointment. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Lewis, Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 24320 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 25-200. The caption of Resolution No. 25-200 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 25-200 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER LEWIS) A. Ordinances
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(3) P.O. No. 7294 — An Ordinance Amending Appendix A: The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Granting Specific Use Permit No. 244 To Allow The Land Use Of An Amusement, Gameroom On .4993-Acres Of Land Consisting Of Lot 8, Block 6, Range G, Port Arthur Land Company, Jefferson County, Texas (Violation Of Any Provision Of This Ordinance Shall Be Guilty Of A Misdemeanor And Shall Be Punished By Fine Not To Exceed $2,000.00, As Provided In Chapter 1, Section 1-13 Of The Code Of Ordinances, And Each Day Which Violation Is Permitted To Exist Shall Constitute A Separate And Distinct Offense.); And Providing For Publication In The Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur And Effective Immediately After Publication Date Z24-08 (SUP #244) Dewyvile Oil Company (3949 North Twin City Highway) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom and seconded by Councilmember Doucet that Proposed Ordinance No. 7294 be adopted. Voting Yes: None. Voting No: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tem Beckcom; Councilmembers Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. The motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 7294 failed.
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(2) P.O. No. 7293 — An Ordinance Amending Appendix A: The Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur By Granting Specific Use Permit No. 243 To Allow The Land Use Of An Amusement, Gameroom On 2.760-Acres Of Land Consisting Of Lot 2, Ravello Land, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (Violation Of Any Provision Of This Ordinance Shall Be Guilty Of A Misdemeanor And Shall Be Punished By Fine Not To Exceed $2,000.00, As Provided In Chapter 1, Section 1-13 Of The Code Of Ordinances, And Each Day Which Violation Is Permitted To Exist Shall Constitute A Separate And Distinct Offense And Providing For Publication In The Official Newspaper Of The City Of Port Arthur And Effective Immediately After Publication Date Z24-07 (SUP #243) Investar Inc. (4997 North Twin City Highway, Suite #170) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. The motion was made by Councilmember Kinlaw and seconded by Councilmember Frank that Proposed Ordinance No. 7293 be adopted. Voting Yes: None. Voting No: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. The motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 7293 failed. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — December 3, 2024 14
THURMAN BILL BARTIE is recorded as voting yes in the official record for the port arthur coalition for homeless advisory board (requested by mayor pro tem beckcom) vii. consent agenda city council minutes regular meeting — september 24, 2024 7.
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(1) P.R. No. 23906 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing Members To The Port Arthur Coalition For Homeless Advisory Board (Requested By Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom) The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. The
motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom and seconded by Councilmember Doucet that Proposed Resolution No. 23906 be adopted. Councilmember Doucet nominated Eddie Pattin and Alan Mays for appointment. Councilmember Hamilton Everfield nominated Mark Martin for appointment. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Beckcom; Councilmembers Hamilton Everfield, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 23906 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 24-377. The caption of Resolution No. 24-377 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 24-377 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PORT ARTHUR COALITION FOR HOMELESS ADVISORY BOARD (REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRO TEM BECKCOM) VII. CONSENT AGENDA City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — September 24, 2024 7
THURMAN BILL BARTIE is recorded as voting yes in the official record for the port arthur housing finance corporation board of directors vii. consent agenda.
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(2) P.R. No. 23419 — A Resolution Appointing Members To The Port Arthur Housing Finance Corporation Board Of Directors The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution. IThe
motion was made by Councilmember Frank and seconded by Councilmember Lewis that Proposed Resolution No. 23419 be adopted. 1 Councilmember Doucet nominated Matthew Christe for appointment. Councilmember Frank nominated Rob J. Pickney for appointment. Councilmember Beckcom nominated Robert Reid for appointment. ICouncilmember Kinlaw nominated Dr. Rosaland Queen for appointment. Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton nominated Clay Roy for appointment. i Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton, Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. i1 Voting No: None. Proposed Resolution No. 23419 was adopted, becoming Resolution No. 23-493. IThe caption of Resolution No. 23-493 reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23-493 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PORT ARTHUR HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS VII. CONSENT AGENDA
THURMAN BILL BARTIE is recorded as taking the explicitly attributed action shown in the official record for p.o. no. 7158 — an ordinance by the city of port arthur, texas ("city") authorizing the settlement of the proposed fuel reconciliation of entergy texas, inc.; finding that the meeting complies with the open meetings act; making other findings and provisions related to the subject; and declaring an effective date the mayor introduced the above-mentioned proposed ordinance..
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(4) P.O. No. 7158 — An Ordinance By The City Of Port Arthur, Texas ("City") Authorizing The Settlement Of The Proposed Fuel Reconciliation Of Entergy Texas, Inc.; Finding That The Meeting Complies With The Open Meetings Act; Making Other Findings And Provisions Related To The Subject; And Declaring An Effective Date The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance. Upon the motion of Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Councilmember Beckcom and carried, Proposed Ordinance No. 7158 was adopted becoming Ordinance No. 23-29. Voting Yes: Mayor Bartie; Councilmembers Lewis, Beckcom, Doucet, Kinlaw and Frank. Voting No: None. The caption of Ordinance No. 23-29 reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 23-29 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS ("CITY") AUTHORIZING THE City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — August 1, 2023 9 SETTLEMENT OF THE PROPOSED FUEL RECONCILIATION OF ENTERGY TEXAS, INC.; FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE IX. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Doucet, seconded by Mayor Bartie and carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting at 7:46 p.m. An audio-tape of this meeting is on file in the office of the City Secretary and is made a part of the official minutes of this meeting. MAYOR THURMAN "BILL" BARTIE ATTEST: ASSISTANT CITY SECRETARY KELLY MOORE END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD August 1, 2023. APPROVED: . City Council Minutes Regular Meeting —August 1, 2023 10
THURMAN BILL BARTIE is recorded as not voting in the official record for p.r. no. 22095 – a resolution appointing and/or reappointing a director or directors to the city of port arthur section 4a economic development corporation (requested by.
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(4) P.R. No. 22095 – A Resolution Appointing And/Or Reappointing A Director Or Directors To The City Of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation (Requested By Councilmember Moses And Mayor Pro Tem Frank) Motion: CM Second: TK Voting Yes: 5 Voting No: 0 W/O: TB & CJ ADOPTED Resolution No. 21-348 B. Ordinances – Non-Consent
Every public post-agenda report or approved-minutes document exposed in Port Arthur's official WebLink folders for 2019 through Thurman Bartie's final June 17, 2025 meeting is checked. Records attach only when the document explicitly names Bartie as mover, seconder, yes, no, abstaining, recused, or another direct actor. This mayoral component does not attach the separately candidate-stated Justice of the Peace service; that role requires its own authoritative identity and member-level archive. This official-source gap is monitored and will be rechecked automatically. Every public post-agenda report or approved-minutes document exposed in Port Arthur's official WebLink folders for 2019 through Thurman Bartie's final June 17, 2025 meeting is checked. Records attach only when the document explicitly names Bartie as mover, seconder, yes, no, abstaining, recused, or another direct actor. This mayoral component does not attach the separately candidate-stated Justice of the Peace service; that role requires its own authoritative identity and member-level archive.
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Candidate ID: H6TX14181
Name: BARTIE, THURMAN BILL MR
Office: House
State: TX
District: TX14
Coverage start: 2025-11-10
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $26823.19
Total disbursements: $27465.10
Cash on hand: $-1091.91
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
Candidate contributions: $0.00
Loans made by candidate: $0.00
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