Joan Huffman

Joan Huffman REPRepublican

State Senator, District 17

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Joan HuffmanREPRepublican State Senator, District 17
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Joan J. Huffman (born August 17, 1956) is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the Texas Senate who represents District 17, which includes portions of Brazoria, Fort Bend, and Harris county. On the last day of the 86th Legislature, she was chosen by her colleagues—Democrats and Republicans—to serve as president pro tempore.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
South Texas College of Law
JD Law
1980 - 1984
Louisiana State University
BA
1975 - 1979
Past Positions1 - 8 of 8
President Pro Tempore
Texas State Senate
2019 - 2021
Senator
Texas State Senate
2008 - Current
Former Judge
183rd Criminal District Court
Former Chief Felony Prosecutor
Harris County District Attorney's Office
Former Legal Counsel to the Organized Crime Narcotics Task Force
Harris County District Attorney's office
Former Legal Intern
Harris County District Attorney's Office
Former Secretary
Harris County District Attorney's Office
Former Special Crimes Gang Prosecutor
Harris County District Attorney's Office
Other Experience1 - 6 of 6
Member
Texas Sunset Advisory Commission
2009 - Current
Former Chair
State Affairs Committee, 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 Member
Committee of the Whole Senate, Texas State Senate
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