State Sen. Joan Huffman

Republican

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Senate District 17 - Houston

First elected 2008

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Previous Ratings on the Fiscal Index

Career: C+
2021: F
2019: F
2017: B-
2015: B-
2013: F
2011: A+
2009: C+

About State Sen. Joan Huffman

Joan Huffman is an Attorney from Houston, Texas. She received her BA Degree from Louisiana State University and her JD from South Texas School of Law. She and her husband, Keith, reside in Southside Place. Senator Huffman has served in the Texas Senate since 2008.

Committee Assignments

88th Legislative Session
Criminal Justice
Finance, Chair
Hurricane and Tropical Storm Preparedness, Recovery, and Electricity, Special
Recommend Rules and Procedures for Court of Impeachment, Special
Redistricting, Special, Chair
Texas Energy Fund Advisory

Offices

Capitol

P.O. Box 12068
Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711

p: (512) 463-0117

District

129 Circle Way, Suite 101
Lake Jackson, TX 77566

p: (979) 480-0994

District

16010 Barkers Point Ln
Suite 265
Houston, TX 77079

p: (281) 497-2450

Senate District District 17

State Sen. Joan Huffman's Record

Pro-Taxpayer
Anti-Taxpayer
Absent
Speaker
Absent, Excused
Present, not voting
Not Applicable

Vote
Sponsorship

Bill	Vote
SB 300: Reducing unfunded mandates on schools Senate Journal Page: 717 Read Full Detail	Check
SB 16: Creating new environmental regulations and mandates Senate Journal Page: 958 Read Full Detail	Check
SB 855: Creating new transportation taxes and fees Senate Journal Page: 976 Read Full Detail	Check
SJR 52: Allowing counties to impose gas taxes and motor vehicle fees Senate Journal Page: 1087 Read Full Detail	Check
SB 1123: Loosening standards for mesothelioma lawsuits Senate Journal Page: 1100 Read Full Detail	Check
HB 873: Subsidies for the entertainment industry Senate Journal Page: 1118 Read Full Detail	X
SB 1071: Providing more transparency for state pension funds Senate Journal Page: 1180 Read Full Detail	Check
SB 1569: Permanently changing UI to appease federal government and draw down one-time funds Senate Journal Page: 1185 Read Full Detail	Check
SJR 48: Basing residential property taxes only on value as a residence Senate Journal Page: 1453 Read Full Detail	Check
SB 841: Expanding Children's Health Insurance Program to 300% of poverty, $66,000 for a family of four Senate Journal Page: 2072 Read Full Detail	X
HB 300, Amendment 10 by Patrick: Removing gas taxes and fees from TxDOT re-authorization bill Senate Journal Page: 2977 Read Full Detail	Check
HB 2559: Reforming the state employee pension system Senate Journal Page: 3309 Read Full Detail	Check
HB 130: Creating a new, expanded Pre-K program Senate Journal Page: 3972 Read Full Detail	X