State Sen. Ken Paxton | The Texas Tribune

Personal Profile

Full Name:	Ken Paxton
Birthdate:	12-23-1962
Race:	White
Occupation:	Attorney
Education:	B.A., Baylor University; M.B.A., Baylor University; J.D., University of Virginia
Spouse:	Angela
Church:	Stonebriar Community Church

Year:

2012 General Election: Won with 62.32% of vote
2012 Republican Party Primary Election: Won with 100.00% of vote
Texas House District 70, 2010 General Election: Won with 100.00% of vote
Texas House District 70, 2008 General Election: Won with 86.21% of vote
Texas House District 70, 2008 Republican Party Primary Election: Won with 100.00% of vote
Texas House District 70, 2006 General Election: Won with 69.03% of vote
Texas House District 70, 2006 Republican Party Primary Election: Won with 100.00% of vote
Texas House District 70, 2004 General Election: Won with 76.03% of vote
Texas House District 70, 2004 Republican Primary Election: Won with 100.00% of vote
Texas House District 70, 2002 General Election: Won with 78.50% of vote
Texas House District 70, 2002 Republican Primary Runoff Election: Won with 63.33% of vote
Texas House District 70, 2002 Republican Primary Election: Runoff with 39.45% of vote

Committees

Staffers

Texas Senate District 8 Facts

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Education & Employment Profile
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County Report (pdf)
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Zip Code Report (pdf)
Precinct Report (pdf)

Capitol Office

District Office

Room:	McKinney District Office
Address:	201 West Virginia Parkway McKinney, TX 75069
Phone:	972-562-4543

Follow @SenKenPaxton

My bill SB 1221 to promote provider participation in the TX health care market passed the House & is on its way to the Gov. #txlege

a day ago
The Senate just passed HB 148 to protect election integrity and prohibit compensation for vote harvesting. #txlege

2 days ago
Great to work with you! MT: @electcharles @SenKenPaxton thank you for carrying HB 899 in the Senate #txlege

2 days ago
The Senate passed HB 899 to protect the privacy of victims and victims' families in the criminal justice system #txlege

2 days ago
Today the Senate passed HB 259 to further protect first amendment rights to free speech in electioneering! #txlege

3 days ago
Was proud to stand with members of the Education Committee this AM to announce the end of CSCOPE lesson plans. #txlege #tcot

3 days ago
My thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the tornados in North Texas last night.

7 days ago
Congrats to Allen, Frisco, McKinney, & Richardson for making the top 10 list of best Texas cities for families! http://t.co/eVXMm0oaen

8 days ago
It was great to talk w/ @NewsRadioKLBJ this AM about SB 929 which would provide home-schooled students the opportunity to participate in UIL

9 days ago
SB 866, promoting local government efficiency in technology is my first Senate bill on it's way to the Governor's desk! #txlege

15 days ago

Bill Activity
Total Bills Filed	45 (31.87 avg. in the Senate)

SB179: Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax.
SB179: Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax.
SB182: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
SB182: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
SB179: Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax.