Whip of the Texas House Democratic Caucus. In 2022, Bucy was appointed by Speaker Phelan to serve on the Select Committee for Health Care Reform, which met during the Interim before the 88th Legislative Session. Throughout his career, he has been outspoken on the need to accept Medicaid Expansion, maternal mortality, and mental health services. Recently, Bucy was named Vice Chair of the House Committee on Elections for the 88th Legislative Session, which began in January 2023. He will also serve on the Higher Education Committee and continue his service on the Health Care Reform Select Committee. Electoral history Committee assignments 88th Legislative Session: Elections, Vice Chair | Higher Education | Health Care Reform, Select 87th Interim: Health Care Reform, Select 87th Legislative Session: Elections | Transportation | Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select 86th Legislative Session: Elections | Culture, Recreation & Tourism Legislative and community leadership Chair, Young Texans Legislative Caucus Vice Chair, Innovation & Technology Caucus Regional Board Member, Special Olympics of Texas Platform Committee Chair, Texas Democratic Party 2020 State Convention Former Deputy Whip, House Democratic Caucus Former Member, Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) Former Chair, Williamson County Democratic Party Personal life Bucy is a native Austinite and graduate of Austin College in Sherman, TX. He is the founder and President of TCSAAL, which provides athletic, academic, and arts competitions for students across Texas. Bucy serves on the regional board of the Special Olympics of Texas and is active with the Penfold Theatre. He lives with his wife, two daughters, and their dog in Northwest Austin. References External links State legislative page Texas Tribune page Living people 21st-century American politicians Democratic Party members of the Texas House of Representatives Austin College alumni Businesspeople from Texas Politicians from Austin, Texas 1984 births