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

District Map (pdf)
Population & Household Profile
Education & Employment Profile
Income & Housing Profile
County Report (pdf)
City & CDP Report (pdf)
School District Report (pdf)
Zip Code Report (pdf)
Precinct Report (pdf)

Capitol Office

District Office

Room:	McKinney District Office
Address:	201 West Virginia Parkway McKinney, TX 75069
Phone:	972-529-1600

Follow @SenKenPaxton

RT @txvalues: @SenKenPaxton Interview on Battling for Family Values in Texas Senate http://t.co/3aHQjf2goT #txlege #religiousfreedom #txcot

7 days ago
Don't miss my legislative session recap piece in the Star Local News: http://t.co/WWkXKXkbEk #tcot #txlege

12 days ago
It was great to see Congressman Johnson & @ScottTurnerTX @ the Frisco Area Republican Women Luncheon today! http://t.co/I6kY7zyoSh

20 days ago
MT: @Plano_News Congrats to Plano 8th grader Chetan Reddy, who advanced to the National Spelling Bee semifinals. http://t.co/fbfIig3WQD

20 days ago
RT @KHancock4TX: The freshman class of Texas 83rd Legislature at Sine Die. http://t.co/WIGyJgKRJd

23 days ago
Remembering those who fought and sacrificed for our freedoms. Thank you & happy #MemorialDay

23 days ago
Be sure to check out my weekly enewsletter w/ highlights of legislation passed so far: http://t.co/XPJz450MbB

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

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

a month 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.