Joan Huffman is a Republican member of the Texas State Senate, representing District 17. Huffman was first elected to the chamber in 2008. Huffman is running for re-election in 2018. The primary election took place on March 6, 2018. The general election is being held on November 6, 2018.
Huffman ran in one of 48 contested Republican state legislative primaries in 2018. To read more about the conflict between Republican factions in the primaries, including who the factions were, which races were competitive and who key influencers lined up behind, click here.
Huffman graduated with a B.A. from Louisiana State University and later graduated with a J.D. from the South Texas School of Law.
In addition to being a senator, Huffman is an attorney and has served as lead prosecutor in over 100 jury trials. Those trials include murders, sexual assaults and aggravated robberies.
Member, Texas Sunset Advisory Commission, 2009-present
Former Member, Committee of the Whole Senate, Texas State Senate
Former Member, Higher Education Committee, Texas State Senate
Former Member, Jurisprudence Committee, Texas State Senate
Former Member, Select Committee on Redistricting, Texas State Senate
Former Chair, State Affairs Committee, Texas State Senate
- JD, Law, South Texas College of Law, 1980-1984
- BA, Louisiana State University, 1975-1979
- JD, Law, South Texas College of Law, 1980-1984
- BA, Louisiana State University, 1975-1979
- Former Chief Felony Prosecutor, Harris County District Attorney's Office
- Former Secretary, Harris County District Attorney's Office
- Former Legal Intern, Harris County District Attorney's Office
- Former Special Crimes Gang Prosecutor, Harris County District Attorney's Office
- JD, Law, South Texas College of Law, 1980-1984
- BA, Louisiana State University, 1975-1979
- Former Chief Felony Prosecutor, Harris County District Attorney's Office
- Former Secretary, Harris County District Attorney's Office
- Former Legal Intern, Harris County District Attorney's Office
- Former Special Crimes Gang Prosecutor, Harris County District Attorney's Office
- President Pro Tempore, Texas State Senate, 2019-present
- Senator, Texas State Senate, District 17, 2008-present
- Former Judge, 183rd Criminal District Court
- Candidate, Texas State Senate, District 17, 2018
Member, Texas Sunset Advisory Commission, 2009-present
Former Member, Committee of the Whole Senate, Texas State Senate
Former Member, Higher Education Committee, Texas State Senate
Former Member, Jurisprudence Committee, Texas State Senate
Former Member, Select Committee on Redistricting, Texas State Senate
Member, Administration Committee
Vice Chair, Criminal Justice Committee
Member, Finance Committee
Chair, Jurisprudence Committee
Chair, Select Committee on Redistricting
— Awards:
- 100% Attendance Record, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, Texas Secretary of the Senate
- Law & Order Award, 2011, 2013, 2017, Texas District & County Attorney Association
- Texas Hero for Children Award, 2017, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Texas Branch
- Faith & Family Champion, 2017, Texas Faith and Family Values
- Patient Care Champion, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, Harris County Medical Society
- Legislative Award, 2017, Texas Humane Legislative Network
- Legislative Award, 2017, Texas Game Warden and Peace Officers Association
- Legislative Champion, 2017, Meadows Mental Health Institute
- Legislator of the Year, 2015, Mothers Against Drunk Driving
- Accolade Award, 2015, Children At Risk
- Lone Star Strong, 2015, American's For Prosperity
- Community Service Award, 2014, Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians
- Spring Gala Event Honoree, 2014, Children's Assessment Center
- Advocacy in Action Award, 2014, Cancer Action Network
- Best of the Senate, 2009, 2011, 2013, Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas
- Guardian of the Year, 2013, Texas Municipal Police Association
- TEXPAC Patient Protection Award, 2011, 2013, Texas Medical Association
- Legislative Champion Award, 2013, Career Colleges & Schools of Texas
- Courageous Conservative, 2013, Texas Conservative Coalition
- Lone Star Conservative Leader Award, 2013, Texas Conservative Roundtable
- Big Voice for Little Voices Award, 2011, Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates
- Friend of Medicine Award, 2011, Texas Medical Association
- Civil Justice Award, 2009, 2011, Texans for Lawsuit Reform
- Taxpayer Champion, 2011, Texans For Fiscal Responsibility
- Texas Association of Realtors Honor Roll, 2011
- Champion of Social Change, 2011, Texas Association Against Sexual Assault
- Champion for Children, 2011, Texas Coalition of Homes for Children
- Texas Woman's Health Champion, 2011, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Free Enterprise Champion, 2009, Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas
- Champion for Children with Dyslexia, 2009, The Academic Languages Therapy Association
- Texas Chemical Council, 2009, Legislative Leadership Award
- Legislator of the Year, 2009, Children At Risk
- Fighter for Free Enterprise, 2009, Texas Association of Business
- Champion for Free Enterprise, 2013, Texas Association of Business
- Criminal District Judge of the Year, 2000, Houston Police Officers Union Local 2
- Judge of the Year, 2000, P.O.L.I.C.E. Incorporated
