State-Level Representation

Joan Huffman, Republican Party, District 17

Austin: 512-463-0117

Lake Jackson: 979-480-0994

• From Houston; graduated from Louisiana State University (B.A), J.D from South Texas School of Law (attended night school while working full time); member of Senate since 2008; worked as secretary for the Harris County District Attorney’s office. Served as lead prosecutor in over 100 jury trials. Twice elected judge to the 183rd Criminal District Court in Harris County. First elected to senate in 2008; re-elected 5 consecutive times; most recent re-election in 2022; ran uncontested in the primaries. Serves as chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, Chair of the Senate Special Committee on Redistricting, and as a senior member of the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice and the Legislative Budget Board. Supported increasing budget for border security, low taxes. Named as the “2017 Hero for Texas Children” by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; named as “Big Voice for Little Texans” by Court Appointed Special Advocates. Three-time recipient of the Texas District and County Attorneys Association’s “Law and Order Award”. Lives in Houston, conservative

Lois Kolkhorst, Republican Party, District 18

Austin: 512-463-0118

Victoria: 361-573-7300

Fort Bend: 281-394-5610

Brenham: 979-251-7888

• From Brenham; graduated from Texas Christian University; father was a WWII veteran previous house member 2001-2014; elected to senate in 2014; twice re-elected; previously served as president and CEO of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and Brenham economic development Foundation; Chair of the Senate committee on Health and Human services; Chair of the special Committee on Child Protective Services; serves on Senate committees on Finance; Business & Commerce; Natural Resources and Economic Development; Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs; the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas Advisory Committee; the Texas Infrastructure Resiliency Fund Advisory Committee; the Texas Windstorm Advisory Board and most recently, the Legislative Budget Board; worked on lowering insulin costs, increasing homestead property tax exemptions; awarded “Legislator of the Year” by the Texas Association of College Teachers and “Friend of Education” by Sam Houston State University College of Education; received “Legislator of the Year Award” from the Sheriffs Association of Texas; married; two children

Stan Kitzman., Republican Party, District 3

Austin: 512-463-0604

• Resident of Waller County; Graduated from Royal High School; graduated from A&M University (B.S. Agriculture Systems Management); veteran - served 21 years with 3 combat deployments; recipient of Bronze Star & Combat Infantryman Badge; former Waller County Commissioner; Former Public School Teacher; Eagle Scout; board member of the Texas Water Conservation Association; previous board member of the National Guard Association of Texas; past Master of Brookshire Lodge #1066; past commander of VFW Post 4007; member of the NRA; pro-life; pro- tax relief. First term as state representative