Joan Huffman
American politician (born 1956) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joan J. Huffman (born August 17, 1956)[1] is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the Texas Senate who represents District 17, which includes portions of Brazoria, Fort Bend, and Harris county.
Quick Facts Member of the Texas Senate from the 17th district, Preceded by ...
Joan Huffman | |
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Member of the Texas Senate from the 17th district | |
Assumed office December 29, 2008 | |
Preceded by | Kyle Janek |
President pro tempore of the Texas Senate | |
In office May 27, 2019 – January 12, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Kirk Watson |
Succeeded by | Brian Birdwell |
Personal details | |
Born | (1956-08-17) August 17, 1956 (age 67) Southside Place, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Keith Lawyer |
Children | 1 |
Education | Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge (BA) South Texas College of Law (JD) |
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On the last day of the 86th Legislature, she was chosen by her colleagues—Democrats and Republicans—to serve as president pro tempore.[2]