83rd Legislature Freshmen
SD 5 (Ogden) – Charles Schwertner (R)
41, Georgetown
Orthopedic surgeon
Married to Belinda (OBGYN) with 2 young sons.
TX House 2011-2012
Ran on:
 Standing up for conservative values
 Cracking down on illegal immigration
 Local jobs & Agriculture
 Protecting local land & water
 Lower property taxes, fair appraisals
 Protect 2nd amendment rights
 Health care reforms
 Public school education
 Higher education
Note: He is from a very old Williamson Co. family
and there is even a town named after his family.
www.drschwertner.com
SD 8 (Shapiro) – Ken Paxton (R)
50, McKinney
Estate Planning and Probate Attorney
Married to Angela with four children
TX House 2003 – 2012
Ran on:
 Tea party conservative values
 Fiscal responsibility
 Property Rights
Note: He ran for Speaker against incumbent Speaker
Joe Straus in the 82nd Legislature.
www.kenpaxton.com
SD 9 (Harris) – Kelly Hancock (R)
49, Richland Hills
Owns Advanced Chemical Logistics, a chemical
company.
Married to Robin with three children
TX House 2007 – 2012
Birdville ISD 1993 - 2006
Ran on:
 Being small business owner who
understood how to grow the local economy
 Supporting balanced budgets
 Lower taxes
 Greater individual freedoms
Note: Defeated Representative Todd Smith for SD 9
with strong support from Texans for Lawsuit
Reform and the Insurance industry.
www.kellyhancock.com
SD 11 (Jackson) – Larry Taylor (R)
52, Friendswood
Owns Truman Taylor Insurance Agency
Married to Kerri with three grown children
TX House 2003 - 2012
Mayor Protem of Friendswood
Member, Water Planning Board
Ran on:
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Creating jobs
Balanced budgets
Texas Windstorm Insurance Assoc.
Pro-Life
Protecting 2nd Amendment rights
Stop illegal immigration
Windstorm insurance reform
Family and family
Conservative values
Public education
www.larrytaylor.com
SD 25 (Wentworth) – Donna Campbell (R)
58, Columbus
Emergency Physician and Opthamologist. Medical
Director for the Columbus community Hospital and
physician with the Gulf Coast Medical Center.
Married to Stan with four daughters, one at home
Ran on:
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Fiscal Responsibility and Limited
Government
Stopping Obamacare
Protecting life
Protecting family values
Growing Economy
Securing borders
Transportation and toll roads
Improving education
2nd Amendment rights
Traditional marriage
Constitution and rule of law
www.donnacampbell.com
HD 3 (New District) – Cecil Bell (R)
Magnolia
Owns a company which specializes in water and
waste water utility construction; ranches in
Freestone and Leon Co.s.
Married to Jo Ann with two sons
Current Magnolia ISD President, Chairman of the
Greater Magnolia Eco Devo Partnership, Director
for TX Assoc. of Business, Advisory Director of
First Community Bank, Member of SW Cattleman’s
Association, NRA and TSRA.
Ran on:
 Proven conservative values
 Texas values
 Proven leadership with integrity
www.bellforstaterep.com
HD 6 (Berman) – Matt Schaefer (R)
Tyler
Attorney and Currently Lt. Commander in Navy
reserves.
Married to Jasilyn (Dir. of Apaches Belles at TJC)
Ran on:
"My basic philosophy when considering a new
Texas law is this: will this law give people more
freedom or less freedom? If the answer is less
freedom, then a high burden of proof is necessary to
justify my vote. The new law must not only be
constitutional, it must be so critical to our Texas
way of life that it outweighs any loss of liberty. And
when in doubt, err on the side of freedom."
Note: Formerly Regional Director for US Sen. John
Cornyn, worked for Phill Gramm, Neugabauer, and
Carl Isett, while he was Chair of Sunset.
www.mattfortexas.org
HD 9 (Christian) – Chris Paddie (R)
Marshall
General manager of KMHT Radio, where he hosts a
daily talk show. He is a stockholder and director of
Hanszen Broadcast Group Inc., which operates
KMHT in Marshall, KGAS Radio in Carthage and
KPXI/KWRD in Henderson.
Married to Brooke with two small kids.
Mayor and former city council member.
Ran on:
 Protecting 2nd Amendment rights
 Defend private property rights
 Create jobs
 Stop illegal immigration
 Pro-life
 Public education
www.chrispaddie.com
HD 11 (Hopson) - Travis Clardy (R)
Nacogdoches
Attorney
Married to Judy with four grown sons
Ran on:
 Education
 Water
 Energy
NOTE: served on the Executive Board for the East
Texas Boy Scouts, Paul Harris Fellow of the
Nacogdoches Rotary Club, Sponsor of the Heartbeat
Pregnancy Center.
www.travisfortexas.com
HD 12 (Hamilton) - Kyle Kacal (R)
Bryan
Cattle Rancher with a hunting business
Married to Marci with two children
Ran on:
 Protect private property
 Secure our border with Mexico
 Keep taxes low and control government
spending
 Enhance our roads and highways
 Defend our 2nd Amend. Rights
 Uphold traditional family values
 Improve our children's education
NOTE: Serves on the board of the Texas Beef
Extension, Brazos Valley Farm Bureau, Allen
Academy School Board.
www.kylekacal.com
HD 14 (Fred Brown)– John Raney (R)
College Station
Owner Texas Aggieland Bookstore.
Married to Elizabeth with two grown daughters.
Member of NFIB, active in National Assoc. of
College Bookstores, CoC
Ran on:
 Creating jobs and sparking economic
development
 Investing in higher education
 Supporting educators
 Securing our border and Brazos Valley
 Limited taxation
Note: Technically a member of the 82nd Lege and
not a freshman.
www.electjohnraney.com
HD 15 (Eissler) – Steve Toth (R)
The Woodlands
Owns Acclaim and My Pool Xpert.
Married (wife is his business partner) to Babette
with three children.
Endorsed by Texas Tea Party PAC Director, Julie
Turner. Endorsed by Empower Texans, YCT,
Ran on:
 Government intrusion
 Lower taxes
 Border security
 Pro-Life
Note: Ordained minister, who currently is an elder
and teaches at Woods Edge Community Church
www.stevetothfortexas.com
HD 20 (Schwertner) – Marsha Farney (R)
52, Georgetown
Public Servant.
Married to Bryan with two grown kids and one son
in elementary school.
SBOE member 2011-2012
Board Member of the Seton Williamson Hospital
Women’s Foundation, The Williamson Museum, the
Chisholm Trail Communities Foundation and the
Taylor Area Businesswomen Association.
Ran on:
 Education and business experience
 Conservative values
 Proven knowledge in conservative
management of tax dollars
Note: Former classroom teacher, middle and high
school counselor, adjunct professor at TAMU
Commerce. Has a PhD in curriculum and
instruction.
www.marshafarney.com
HD 24 (L. Taylor) - Greg Bonnen (R)
Friendswood
Neurosurgeon and founder of Texas Brain and Spine
Center
Married to Kim with two girls.
Ran on:
 Promote Quality Education
 Secure Texas border
 Enhance Texas' Economic Growth
 Improve Healthcare System
 Champion Conservative Values
 Protect 2nd Amendment Rights
NOTE: Chairman of the Board of the Houston
Physicians' Hospital in Webster, Board Member of
Medical Strategic Network. Older brother of Rep.
Dennis Bonnen
www.drgregbonnen.com
HD 26 (C. Howard) - Rick Miller (R)
Sugarland
Owner of TREVANIAN Group - a Sugarland based
leadership development company.
Ran on:
 Budget Fiscal Responsibility
 Education
 Franchise Tax
 Stop Illegal Immigration
 Transportation
 Water issues
 State Sovereignty
www.vote4rickmiller.com
HD 29 (Weber) – Ed Thompson (R)
Pearland
State Farm Insurance Agent
Married to Freddie (female) with two grown
children and four grandchildren
Former Mayor Pro-Tem, Chair of Chamber of
Commerce, President of the Economic Development
Corp. and Pearland ISD trustee.
Ran on:
 Job creation
 Stopping illegal immigration
 Balanced budget and fiscal responsibility
 Improve public education
 Pro-Life
 Protect 2nd Amendment rights
Note: He is a high school football referee.
www.electedthompson.com
HD 33 (New District) – Scott Turner (R)
Frisco
Married to Robin
Director of Business development for Systemware,
Inc. and national motivational speaker (former NFL
player).
Ran on:
 Jobs for Texas
 Fiscal responsibility
 Against Obamacare
 Stopping illegal immigration
 Against government intrusion
 Property rights
 Defending the 2nd Rights
 Pro-Life
 Defending traditional marriage
Note: Serves on the board of ART. Played for
Redskins, Chargers, and Broncos. Deacon at
Prestonwood Church.
www.scottturnerfortexas.com
HD 34 (Scott) Abel Herrero (D)
Corpus Christi
Attorney
Married to Matilda with five small children
Ran on:
 Restoring education budget cuts
 Restoring cuts to Medicaid
 TWIA regulation
 Job growth
Notes: Formerly in the Tx House from 2005 -2010.
www.abelherrero.com
HD 35 (Aliseda) – Oscar Longoria, Jr. (D)
Mission
Married to Jennifer with infant daughter
Attorney with Longoria & Polan representing the
cities of La Joya, Western Mission, Palmview,
Sullivan City, Peñitas and Western Alton.
Board of Trustee for South Texas College (20092012)
Ran on:
 Education
 Border Security
www.oscarlongoria.com
HD 40 (Pena) Terry Canales (D)
Edinburg
Attorney
Married with two children
Ran on:
 Economic development
 Job creation
 Quality education
www.terrycanales.me
fb: Terry Canales for State Representative District
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HD 41 (V. Gonzales) - Bobby Guerra (D)
Mission
Attorney
Married to Leslie with three children
Ran on:
 Opposed to the cuts to public schools
Note: Mr. Guerra is former Hidalgo County
Democratic Party chair and his family has been
involved in politics for several generations. He had
no opponents in the primary and his website does
not discuss issues.
www.voteguerra.com
HD 57 (Beck) – Trent Ashby (R)
Lukin
Married to Nickie and has two young sons.
President of Community Title
Ran on:
 A fair and equitable school finance system
for rural schools
 Water
 Private property rights
 Border security
 Job creation
He is on the board of the Museum of East Texas,
Pineywoods Purgatory, the Texas Lyceum, the
Mosaic Center, and is Chair of the Angelina/Lufkin
Chamber of Commerce Govt. Committee, and the
County Economic Development Partnership. Lufkin
School Board President. Former Legislative Director
for Cong. Jim Turner. He is Endorsed by Parent
PAC,
www.trentashby.com
HD 59 (S. Miller) JD Sheffield (R)
Gatesville
Family Practice D.O.
Married to Gina
Ran on:
 Low taxes and small government
 Secure our borders
 Oppose Obama's attack on healthcare
freedom
 Defend 2nd amend rights
 Improve our schools through local control
 Stop skyrocketing tuition in higher ed
 Stand up for the unborn and traditional
marriage
www.jdfortexas.com
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HD 65 (Solomons) – Ron Simmons (R)
51, Carrollton
Founder of Retirement Advisors of America.
Married to Lisa with three grown children
Ran on:
 Stop illegal immigration
 Oppose Obamacare
 Cut government spending
 Promote jobs and strong economy
 Property rights
 Improve and strengthen schools
 Higher Education
 Defend faith in public areas
 Pro-life
Note: Member of the National Board of Directors
for the Autism Society of America. NRA and
Liberty Institute member. Member of Prestonwood
Church.
www.ronsimmons.com
HD 67 (Madden) - 29, Jeff Leach (R)
Plano
Attorney with Griffith Nixon Davison, P.C.,
Married to Becky with two toddler children
Ran on:
 Strengthen economy
 Stop frivolous lawsuits
 Uphold the 10th amendment
 Balance the State budget
 Improve education
 Secure our borders
 Defend the 2nd Amendment
 Repeal Obamacare
 Promote the sanctity of life
 Preserve traditional marriage
 Protect our streets
 Transportation
 Water
www.jeffleach.com
HD 68 (Hardcastle) - Drew Springer (R)
Muenster
Financial Services, specifically in Agriculture
Futures. Formerly VP with Railroad Co.
Married to Lydia, have three kids.
Ran on:
 Jobs and Economy
 Illegal Immigration
 Vocational education
 Public School funds focused on classroom
 Reduce or Eliminate Property Taxes
 10th Amendment
 2nd Amendment
 Pro-Life
Notes: Wife has been in a wheelchair from a diving
accident since they were dating. Members of the
Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
www.votedrewspringer.com
HD 69 (Lyne) – James Frank (R)
44, Wichita Falls
Owns Sharp Iron Group. Banker and Business
executive
Married to Alisha with four sons, two grown, one in
high school and one home schooled.
Vice President of Chamber of Commerce
Ran on:
 Jobs and economy
 Govt spending and taxes
 Healthcare
 Freedoms and rights
 Protecting faith
 Pro-family, Life
 Support 2nd and 10th amendments
www.votejamesfrank.com
HD 70 – (Paxton) Scott Sanford (R)
McKinney
CPA, Executive Pastor at Cottonwood Creek Baptist
Church.
Married to Shelly, have two kids.
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Pro-life
Repealing in-state tuition for illegals.
No new taxes
Illegal Immigration
Protect Voter Identification
Limited Government
Protecting property rights
Improving public education
Defending conservative values of faith and
family
Free enterprise
2nd Amendment
www.scottsanford.us
HD 74 (Gallego) - Alfonso “Poncho” Nevárez (D)
39, Eagle Pass
Trial attorney with four offices.
Ran on:
 Improving education
 Opposed to cuts in education funding
NOTE: Former trustee of Eagle Pass ISD from
2005-2009, Maverick County Tax Appraisal district
www.ponchonevarez.com
HD 75 (Quintanilla) – Mary Edna Gonzalez (D)
28, El Paso
UT Austin Graduate Student in Curriculm and
Instruction
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Public education
Affordable access to college
Necessary infrastructure
Health care for families and seniors
www.votemarygonzalez.com
HD 78 (Margo) Joe Moody (D)
El Paso
Attorney
Married to Adrianne Riley
Ran on:
 Balance the budget without cuts to schools
 His former record as a State Rep including
funds for a medical school in El Paso,
Visitor Center at a State Park in El Paso,
Anti-gang legislation.
Notes: His father is a District Judge and Joe Moody
served in the Texas Legislature in 2009.
www.moodyforelpaso.com
HD 85 (Chisum) – Phil Stephenson (R)
Wharton
CPA, President of Stephenson & Co.
Married
Ran on:
NOTE: Ran for HD 28 in 2000, against Robby
Cook. Tea Party. Former GOP County Chair
FB: Philstephenson
HD 88 (Landtroop) Ken King (R)
Canandian
Vice President of Family Owned Oil Company
Married to Robin with two children
Two terms on the CISD
Ran on:
 Job Creation
 Illegal Immigration
 Pro-life
 2nd Amendment
 Private property rights
 Public education
 State's rights
 Faith and family
www.kingfortexas.com
HD 91 (Hancock) Stephanie Klick (R)
Fort Worth
Licensed Nurse
Married to Don with 4 grown children
Ran on:
 Reducing the tax burden
 Opposed to all tax increases
 Conservative credentials
 Pro-life
NOTE: Tarrant County Republican Party Chair
since 2005, after 5 years as Vice-Chair
www.stephanieklick.com
HD 92 (Todd Smith) – Jonathan Stickland (R)
29, Hurst
Consultant to Oil and Gas Industry.
Married to Krissy with two children.
Ran on:
 Jobs and the Economy
 Family value
 Limited Government
www.jonathanstickland.com
HD 93 (Nash) - Matt Krause (R)
31, Fort Worth
Trial Attorney with Liberty Counsel
Married to Jennie with three small kids
Ran on:
 No budget gimmicks
 Zero-based budgeting
 Reduce or eliminate the Margins Tax
 Pro-Life
 Charter schools and online learning
 Sanctuary Cities
 Ending transportation diversions
 Support the Oil and Gas industry
 Support 2nd Amendment
 Support 10th Amendment
Note: Republican Precinct Chair. Tea Party
Candidate. Moved here in 2007. Ran against Geren
in 2010. Endorsed by Empower Texans, YCT
www.texansformattkrause.com
HD 95 (Veasey) - Nicole Collier (D)
Fort Worth
Attorney and managing partner with Collier Martini
Law Firm.
Married to Gary with three daughters
Ran on:
 Restoring necessary funding to public
education
 Local economic development
 Quality healthcare
www.votenicolecollier.com
HD 97 (Shelton) - Craig Goldman (R)
43, Fort Worth
Engaged to Auryn
Political Consultant, formerly an Insurance Agent
and VP of a wine store
Ran on:
 Pro-business, Pro-jobs
 Education reform
 Wasteful government spending
 Immigration
 Economy and Taxes
 2nd Amendment & Private Property
 Pro-Life
 Obamacare
 10th Amendment
NOTE: Former NRSC, Tarrant Co. Rep. Party
Lincoln Club, Tarrant Co. College Foundation
Board, Tarrant Co. Women’s Center Board, and
Cowtown Executive Association Board member
and Executive Dir. of Talk Straight America; former
Phil Gramm staffer reporting to Jeb Hensarling.
Endorsed by Empower Texans, YCT
www.craiggoldman.org
HD 98 (Truitt) - Giovanni Capriglione (R)
38, South Lake
Married to Elisa with three young daughters
Vice President Pacesetter Capitol Group for the last
six years, previously an engineer for semiconductor
design.
Ran on:
 Strengthening the economy
 No new taxes or fees
 Pro-Life
 Promoting quality education
 Increasing transparency of government
 Border security and immigration
 Protecting 2nd Amendment
NOTE: Supported by NE Tarrant Tea Party and The
Boiling Point Tea Party. Vice President of
Membership for Tarrant County Republican Party.
Endorsed by YCT, Empower Texans, YCT
www.votegiovanni.com
HD 101 (New District) – Chris Turner (D)
39, Burleson
Consultant specializing in GR and Communications
Married to Lisa with two grown kids
TX House 2008-2009
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Pocketbook protection
Strengthening public schools
Higher education
Healthier families
Honoring Veterans
Job Creation
Safe Communities
Protecting the environment
Former Campaign Mgr and Dist. Director for Chet
Edwards, Tarrant Co Democratic Party ED,
Endorsed by TMA, Arlington Police Assoc.,
www.votechristurner.com.
HD 106 (New District) - Patrick Fallon (R)
Frisco
CEO, President, and Founder of Virtus Apparel
Married to Susan with 2 small sons.
City Council Member Since 2009
Ran on:
 Illegal immigration
 No new taxes
 Strong public education system
 Pro-Life
 2nd Amendment Rights
www.fallonfortexas.com
HD 110 (Mallory-Caraway) - Toni Rose (D)
Dallas
Mental Health Worker
Ran on:
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Access to higher education
Mental Health
Restore public education
Women's Health
NOTE: 1st Vice President of NAACP of Dallas, very
active locally and as a city appointee.
www.votetonirose.com
HD 114 (Hartnett) - Jason Villalba (R)
Dallas
Attorney
Married to with two young daughters
Ran on:
 Creating jobs
 Improving schools
 Reigning in government
 Conservative leadership
NOTE: Former Vice-Chair for the Dallas
Republican Party and Current Chair of the Dallas
Chapter of the National Hispanic Republican
Assembly
www.texansforjason.com
HD 115 (Jackson ) -- Bennett Ratliff (R)
Coppell
Civil Engineer
Married to Beccy, with three grown children
Ran on:
 Pro-Life and Pro-Family values
 Local Control of public schools
 Better traffic mobility
 Less government regulation
 Job creation incentives
 Senior Citizen Protections
 Property Rights
 Immigration Reform
 2nd Amendments
 Lower healthcare & insurance costs
 Affordable college tuition
 Clean environment protections
 Government transparency
Note: Says he will return all calls within 24 hours.
HD 117 (Garza) – Phillip Cortez (D)
San Antonio
Adjunct professor at TAMU San Antonio
Married to Leticia
Ran on:
 Creating high paying jobs
 Improving schools
 Protecting Senior Citizens
 Supporting Veterans
Note: Former City Council member with a MPA
and working on his PhD in Educational
Administration.
www.phillipcortez.com
HD 125 (Castro) - Justin Rodriguez (D)
San Antonio
Attorney in private practice
Married to Victoria with 3 children,
NOTE: NALEO Board member, Former Asst.
District Attorney, City Council Member, SAISD
Board Member, Board member of the boys and girls
club and the SA Children’s shelter.
www.justin125.com
HD 136 (New District) - Tony Dale (R)
Cedar Park
Energy Consultant who guides companies from oil
to natural gas vehicles.
Married to Mary, have two daughters
Former Cedar Park City Councilman
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Taxes/economy
Strong public schools
Transportation
Illegal immigration
State Sovereignty
Family Values
www.texansfortonydale.com
HD 137 (Hochberg) Gene Wu (D)
Houston
Prosecutor
Married to Miya Shay (TV reporter)
Ran on:
 Fully fund public education
 Stop tuition inflations by ending tuition
deregulation
 Restore TX Grant student loans
 Increase funding of local community
colleges
 Prevent cuts to the TRS
 End high stakes testing
 Refocus criminal laws to fight violent
crimes
 Repair and improve roadways
 Increase public transportation
Note: President of Houston 80-20 PAC, Board
member for OCA Greater Houston, adult mentor in
the Skills for Living program, and tutor for at-risk
youth.
www.genefortexas.com
HD 144 (Legler) Mary Ann Perez (D)
Houston
Owns and Insurance Agency
Ran on:
 Good schools
 Safe neighborhoods
 Strong economy
Note: Houston Community College Board of
Trustee,
www.votemaryannperez.com