On The Ballot: Running, Republican for State Senate (TX) - District 17
37331 Westheimer, #40
Houston, TX 77027
Post Office Box 12068
Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711
129 Circle Way
Suite 101
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
16010 Barkers Point Lane
Suite 265
Houston, TX 77079
Full Name:
Joan Huffman
Gender:
Female
Family:
Husband: Keith; 1 Child: Luke
Birth Date:
08/17/1956
Birth Place:
Southside Place, TX
Home City:
Houston, TX
JD, Law, South Texas College of Law, 1980-1984
BA, Louisiana State University, 1975-1979
Senator, Texas State Senate, District 17, 2008-present
Former Judge, 183rd Criminal District Court
Candidate, Texas State Senate, District 17, 2022, 2024
President Pro Tempore, Texas State Senate, 2019-2021
Member, Criminal Justice Committee
Chair, Finance Committee
Member, Texas Sunset Advisory Commission, 2009-present
Former Member, Committee of the Whole Senate, 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 Chair, State Affairs Committee, Texas State Senate
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
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
No organizational membership information on file.
Awards:
Texas Advocacy Project - Texas Hero for Children Award
Texas District & County Attorney Association - Law & Order Award
Texas District & County Attorney Association - Lone Star Legislator Award
Children's Hospital Association Of Texas - Texas Healthcare Hero Award
Sheriff's Association Of Texas - Senator of the Year Award
National Center For Missing And Exploited Children, Texas Branch - Texas Hero for Children Award
Texas Faith And Family Values - Faith & Family Champion
Texas Press Association - Champion of Transparency Award
Texas Family Law Foundation - Legislator of the Year Award
Texas Right To Life - 100% Pro Life Rating
Harris County Medical Society - Patient Care Champion
Texas Public Employees Association - Legislative Star Award
Texas Humane Legislative Network - Legislative Award
Texas Pets Alive - Legislative Courage Award
Texas Game Warden And Peace Officers Association - Legislative Award
Meadows Mental Health Institute - Legislative Champion
Mothers Against Drunk Driving - Legislator of the Year
Children At Risk - Accolade Award
American's For Prosperity - Lone Star Strong
Texas Land And Title Association - Outstanding Legislator Award
Texas Nurses Association - Legislative Champion Award
Texas Society Of Psychiatric Physicians - Community Service Award
Children's Advocacy Centers Of Texas - The Honorable Florence Shaprio Woman of Courage Award
Children's Assessment Center - Spring Gala Event Honoree
Cancer Action Network - Advocacy in Action Award
Combined Law Enforcement Associations Of Texas - Best of the Senate
Texas Municipal Police Association - Guardian of the Year
Texas Medical Association TEXPAC - Patient Protection Award
National Federation Of Independent Business, Texas Branch - Guardian of Small Business Award
Career Colleges & Schools of Texas - Legislative Champion Award
Texas Conservative Coalition - Courageous Conservative
Texas Conservative Roundtable - Lone Star Conservative Leader Award
Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates - Big Voice for Little Voices Award
Texas Medical Association - Friend of Medicine Award
Texans For Lawsuit Reform - Civil Justice Award
Texans For Fiscal Responsibility - Taxpayer Champion
Texas Association Of Realtors - Honor Roll
Texas Association Against Sexual Assault - Champion of Social Change
Texas Association Against Sexual Assault - Legislative Champion Award
Texas Coalition of Homes for Children - Champion for Children
American Congress Of Obstetricians And Gynecologists - Texas Woman's Health Champion
Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas - Free Enterprise Champion
The Academic Languages Therapy Association - Champion for Children with Dyslexia
Texas Chemical Council - Legislative Leadership Award
Children At Risk - Legislator of the Year
Texas Association of Business - Fighter for Free Enterprise, Champion for Free Enterprise
Houston Police Officers Union Local 2 - Criminal District Judge of the Year
P.O.L.I.C.E. Inc - Judge of the Year