Sen. Joan Huffman
Texas Senate District 17
RepublicanAbout
Senator Joan Huffman started her career as a public servant in 1981. Upon earning her undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University, she became a secretary for the Harris County District Attorney’s office. It was there that she became inspired by the work of prosecutors and decided to enroll in night classes at the South Texas College of Law while continuing to work full time. Upon earning her law degree, Joan was hired as a prosecutor and advanced from misdemeanor court to Chief Felony P...
Committee Assignments
Bills Authored (showing 10 of 47)
General Appropriations Bill.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of organized retail theft; increasing criminal penalties.
AN ACT relating to requiring a person to submit proof of citizenship to
AN ACT relating to the provision of information regarding an arrested
AN ACT relating to the minimum standards of care provided to sexual
Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by a person not lawfully present in the United States; creating a criminal offense.
AN ACT relating to the administration of the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund
AN ACT relating to a preceptorship program in a pediatric subspecialty for
AN ACT relating to the creation of the criminal offense of possession or
AN ACT relating to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System.
Staff Contacts
Jonathan Hurst
Chief of Staff
Sean Opperman
Chief of Staff
Grayson Coker
Legislative Director
Last verified: December 13, 2025
Source: Texas Legislature Online
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