Profile Photo
Angela PaxtonREPRepublican State Senator, District 8
64
Years of Age
5
Years of Experience
TXResidence (state)

Angela Suzanne Paxton (née Allen on February 14, 1963) is an American politician from the state of Texas. A member of the Republican Party, she has represented District 8 in the Texas Senate since 2019. Her political career has been closely tied to her husband, current Attorney General of Texas Ken Paxton.

Voterly's Issue Scores  (1 - 4 of 4)

Below lists the position this politician has taken on a political issue. The star rating represents the politician's prioritization and action on the issue based on data collected by relevant interest groups. Select an issue to view a more in-depth explanation of each rating.

Special Interest Group Ratings

Interest Groups That SUPPORT
Rating
Interest Groups That OPPOSE
Rating
Average Score

Disclaimer: A special interest group's positions on issues are gathered from various reputable sources including the organization's website, social media accounts, press releases, and other public communications. Special interest group politician ratings are provided by VoteSmart.org. Positions and ratings are subject to change and we may experience delays, interruptions, or errors, as a result. If you believe this information is inaccurate, please submit a problem report. Submit Report.

0 / 4
Education4 - 4 of 2
University of Houston at Clear Lake
MS Education
1986 - 1987
Baylor University
BA Mathematics and Computer Science
1981 - 1985
Past Positions1 - 6 of 6
Senator
Texas State Senate
2019 - Current
Guidance Counselor
Legacy Christian Academy
2011 - 2017
Upper School Mathematics Teacher
Legacy Christian Academy
2006 - 2011
Public School Teacher
Mansfield High School
1992 - 1993
Public School Teacher
Burleson High School
1991 - 1992
Public School Teacher
Fluvanna County High School
1988 - 1991
Other Experience1 - 17 of 17
Associate Member
STAR Republican Women
Current
Associate Member
Plano Republican Women
Current
Associate Member
Greater North Texas Republican Women
Current
Member
Board of Reference, LifeSavers Foundation
Current
Member
National Rifle Association (NRA)
Current
Member
Collin County Conservative Republicans
Current
Member
Prestonwood Baptist Church
Current
Member
Texas State Rifle Association
Current
Former Member
Dallas Pregnancy Resource Center Board
Former Member
Golden Corridor Republican Women
Member
Education Committee, Texas State Senate
2023 - 2024
Member
Finance Committee, Texas State Senate
2023 - 2024
Member
Local Government Committee, Texas State Senate
2023 - 2024
Member
Nominations Committee, Texas State Senate
2023 - 2024
Vice Chair
State Affairs Committee, Texas State Senate
2023 - 2024
Former Member
Natural Resources and Economic Development Committee, Texas State Senate
Former Vice Chair
Property Tax Committee, Texas State Senate