State Rep. Gary Elkins

Republican
Current Rating

N/A

House District 135 (Retired) - Houston
First elected 1994

Previous Ratings on the Fiscal Index

  • Career: C+
  • 2017: F
  • 2015: C-
  • 2013: C-
  • 2011: A
  • 2009: B+
  • 2007: A

About State Rep. Gary Elkins

Representative Elkins a native of Houston, Texas and attended Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, where he earned a BS in Practical Theology. Representative Elkins worked in real estate before starting his own business, Personal Credit Corporation. Currently he resides with his wife, Julie, in Houston. Representative Elkins has served the Texas House of Representative since 1995.
Committee Assignments during 85th Legislative Session: Government Transparency & Operation (Chair); Urban Affairs

House District District 135

State Rep. Gary Elkins's Record

  • Pro-Taxpayer
  • Anti-Taxpayer
  • Absent
  • Speaker
  • Absent, Excused
  • Present, not voting
  • Not Applicable
Bill Leadership Credit

Leadership: Ballot Transparency

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Leadership: Disclosure of Legislators' Contracts with Government Entities

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Leadership: De-coupling Legislator Pension Formula from District Court Judge Salaries

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Leadership: Elimination of Crony Capitalism

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Leadership: Enacting Zero-based Budgeting

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Leadership: Ending Gas Tax Diversions

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Leadership: Franchise Tax Repeal

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Leadership: State Budget Transparency

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Leadership: Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Dedication

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Leadership: Public Integrity Unit Reform

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Leadership: Legislator Pension Ethics Reform

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Leadership: Prohibiting Taxpayer-funded Lobbying

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Leadership: Property Tax Relief

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Leadership: Protections from Property Tax Increases

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Leadership: Protections from State Tax Increases

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Leadership: Restricting Use of Certificates of Obligation / Capital Appreciation Bonds

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Leadership: Strict Constitutional Spending Limit

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