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State Senator, District 4

Four-year term. The Texas Senate has 31 members from separate districts across the state. With the Texas House of Representatives, the Texas Senate: enacts and amends laws; passes the state budget and raises or lowers taxes; passes proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution; and redraws congressional and legislative district maps every ten years. The Texas Senate has the exclusive power to approve or reject appointments made by the governor to fill vacancies in state or district offices and to hold trial for officials impeached by the Texas House of Representatives. Current annual salary: $7,200, plus $221 for every day the Legislature is in session, including any special sessions.

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    Brett W. Ligon
    (Rep)

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    Charlie Miller
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

Qualifications: What training, experience and characteristics qualify you for this position?

Issues: What are the two (2) most pressing issues that you will face in the office that you seek? Describe your "specific" plans/ideas for addressing these issues?

Background: What would you like people to know about you?

Education: What measures do you support or would you sponsor to ensure all Texas students have access to quality public education, regardless of school choice policies?

Healthcare: What measures do you support or would you sponsor to ensure that healthcare is affordable and accessible for all Texans and what role should the state government play in promoting a healthy Texas population?

Water: What measures do you support or would sponsor to address the Texas water issues (supply, waste, sources and ownership)?

Economy: If elected, what measures do you support or would you sponsor to bring economic opportunities with good-paying jobs to communities across Texas?

Elections: What changes would you support to Texas election laws to protect voting rights and access while maintaining safe and secure elections?

Campaign Website http://www.LigonForTexas.com
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Education Bachelor’s Degree Political Science - Texas A&M University, Juris Doctor - South Texas College of Law, Certificate in Government Management - Sam Houston State University
Occupation Attorney
I bring nearly two decades of experience enforcing Texas law and protecting public safety at the highest level of responsibility. As District Attorney, I led a major law-enforcement office and made decisions that directly impacted community safety. I have personally visited the Texas border and prosecuted cases involving human and sex trafficking tied to cartel and smuggling activity, giving me firsthand experience with the real consequences of border failures on our communities. I also worked closely with legislators to help pass laws strengthening public safety and supporting law enforcement statewide. As Montgomery County's DA, I delivered results while responsibly managing taxpayer resources.
The biggest issues facing Senate District 4 are property tax reform and border security. I will work to deliver meaningful property tax reform by advocating the limit of excessive appraisal increases and reducing the reliance on property taxes. I will also support strong state-level border enforcement efforts targeting cartel activity and human trafficking.
Service in the Texas Senate would be a continuation of my lifelong commitment to protecting public safety, securing the border, defending family values, and exercising fiscal discipline. The Senate requires leaders who understand the real-world consequences of weak policies and who are prepared to act decisively. I will bring proven law-and-order leadership, practical experience, and conservative principles to the policymaking process to the Texas Senate, safeguarding Texas and its future.
Texas must ensure every child has access to a high-quality public education while respecting parental choice. Public schools should be fully funded, transparent, and focused on academic excellence, not political ideology. Support should prioritize classroom instruction, teacher resources, and local control, while holding schools accountable for student outcomes. Parents should have the ability to choose the educational setting that best fits their child, but school choice policies should strengthen—not undermine—public education. Protecting teachers, empowering parents, and maintaining high standards are essential to preparing students for success.
Healthcare should be affordable, accessible, and patient-centered. The state should focus on increasing access to care, especially in rural and underserved areas, by supporting workforce development, telemedicine, and innovative care delivery models. Cost transparency and competition should be encouraged to lower prices, while reducing bureaucratic barriers that drive up costs. The role of state government is to promote access, protect patients, and ensure a healthy population—without overregulation or one-size-fits-all mandates.
Texas must take a long-term, responsible approach to water supply and infrastructure. This includes investing in water conservation, storage, and infrastructure improvements, while protecting private property rights and local control. The state should support regional water planning, reduce waste, modernize aging systems, and encourage innovative water reuse and supply strategies. Responsible stewardship of Texas water resources is critical to supporting population growth, agriculture, and economic development.
Economic opportunity is created by a strong business climate, skilled workforce, and reliable infrastructure. Policies should focus on keeping taxes low, reducing unnecessary regulations, and supporting workforce training that aligns with industry needs. Texas should continue to encourage private-sector investment, support small businesses, and ensure communities across the state can attract good-paying jobs. Public safety, infrastructure, and fiscal responsibility are key to sustaining long-term economic growth.
Texas must protect both election integrity and voter access. Elections should be secure, transparent, and fair, with safeguards that prevent fraud while ensuring eligible voters can participate. Measures should support accurate voter rolls, secure voting systems, clear rules, and consistent enforcement of election laws. Public confidence in elections is essential to our democracy, and that confidence is built through integrity, accountability, and transparency.
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