Republican State Senator Joan Huffman announced she will seek re-election, continuing to provide common sense conservative leadership for the citizens of Texas Senate District 17. She was re-elected to the Texas Senate in 2010, and is seeking her second full term.
“I remain committed to protect free-enterprise and promote the economic growth of Texas,” Huffman said. “As a mom with my own child in public school, I am passionate about issues impacting children’s health and education. My priorities include improving public and victim safety, strengthening our criminal justice system, securing our border, and preserving private property owners’ rights.”
As a champion of free-enterprise, Huffman sponsored the Omnibus Tort Reform bill in the Senate, which brings important lawsuit reforms to Texas courts, including implementing a loser pays component for frivolous lawsuits in the state. Her background as a prosecutor and judge, along with her proven leadership in the Senate, aided in getting key pieces of legislation passed including: the expansion of capital punishment for killers who murder children under the age of ten, and another providing for automatic sentence of life without parole for a repeat offense of aggravated sexual assault of a child. Additionally, Huffman joint authored the healthcare compact during the regular session and sponsored the legislation during the special session. The healthcare compact preserves the principal structure of federalism and separation of powers by allowing states to create a competitive atmosphere necessary for the growth of our economies, while creating a system that best aligns with our residents’ health care needs.
Senator Huffman’s leadership has been acknowledged by numerous chambers of commerce, civic, state-wide and local advocacy groups. She was recognized as a “Taxpayer Champion” and received an A+ rating from Texans for Fiscal Responsibility for her work during the 82nd Legislative Session. She has also been listed as an “Honor Roll” member by the Texas Association of Realtors, received the “Civil Justice Award” from Texans for Lawsuit Reform and the “Patient Care Champion Award” from the Harris County Medical Society. She was the only Texas Senator to receive the “Law and Order” Award from The Texas District and County Attorneys Association based on her leadership and service as the Vice-Chair of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee.
District 17’s boundaries recently changed due to shifts in population and now contains over 800,000 people in Brazoria, Fort Bend and Harris counties. “I’ve enjoyed being back home in the district visiting with my constituents. I look forward to working with my friends and neighbors in the communities I represent to be their voice in the Texas Senate.”
Huffman was first elected in 2008 after winning a special election to fill the vacated office of Senate District 17. Prior to serving in the Senate, Huffman served as a prosecutor in Harris County, and was twice elected Judge to the 183rd Criminal District Court. She lives with her family in Southside Place.








