As the holidays approach, I wanted to say “thank you” for electing me to serve as your State Senator.

It has been an honor to serve each of my constituents over the past year and I look forward to continuing to serve the people of Texas and Senate District 17.

From my family to yours, we wish you a wonderful holiday season and a New Year filled with hope and happiness.

Merry Christmas,

Senator Joan Huffman

Southside Place- State Senator Joan Huffman officially filed today in Austin, seeking re-election as State Senator for Senate District 17.

“I am excited and energized to continue to represent the citizens of Texas and SD 17.  I intend to keep working on finding sensible solutions to our state’s employment, fiscal, transportation, healthcare and environmental challenges,” Huffman said.

Senator Huffman was sworn into office on December 16, 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 for many years and then was twice elected to serve as Judge for the 183rd Criminal District Court, where she earned a reputation as a fair and tough enforcer of the law.

During the 81^st Legislative Session, Senator Huffman served on several important committees that affect some of the most pressing issues facing Texas families, including the Transportation and Homeland Security Committee, the Health and Human Services Committee, the Veterans Affairs Committee, and the Government Organization Committee. 

In October of 2009, Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst appointed Huffman to serve a four year term on the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission. 

Senator Huffman lives with her husband, Keith, and son, Luke, in Southside Place.

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