Michael Myers

Michael Myers is the Democratic candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 10 in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Republican Brian E. Harrison.[1][2] A retired civil servant who served three terms on the Ovilla City Council, he says he is running on school funding, insurance costs and environmental regulation.[1]

Myers graduated from Jordan High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Columbus College in 1976.[1] In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey, he said he worked for 30 years with the Army and Air Force Exchange in loss prevention, retiring in 2010 as Chief of Loss Prevention for the Pacific Region.[1] He said that since retiring he has served with the Red Cross and Texas Baptist Men in disaster relief and for three terms on the Ovilla City Council.[1]

Myers advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.[1] In the survey he listed his key messages as increasing school funding and teacher pay, lowering the cost of living including insurance premiums, and addressing environmental damage from the oil and gas industry.[1] He named education reform, public safety and environmental reform as the policy areas he is most passionate about, and listed Mothers Against Greg Abbott and North Texas Democratic Women as endorsers.[1]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.