Joan Huffman is originally from Houston. She earned a bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University and a law degree from South Texas School of Law.

Joan is a State Senator. She works at the Texas Senate, where she has been for many years.

Joan previously worked as a prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney's Office.

Joan currently serves as a Texas state senator for District 17. She was first elected in 2008 and is serving her fifth term. She previously served as a judge for the 183rd Criminal District Court for two terms. 

As a Harris County prosecutor, oversaw criminal prosecutions and worked with law enforcement to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations.

As a criminal district court judge, presided over serious criminal cases by hearing testimony, reviewing evidence, and issuing verdicts.

- As a Harris County prosecutor, oversaw criminal prosecutions and worked with law enforcement to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations.
- As a criminal district court judge, presided over serious criminal cases by hearing testimony, reviewing evidence, and issuing verdicts.

Legal Experience

For Candidate Joan Huffman on Issue public-safety:  
Opposes gun control and defends Second Amendment rights.

For Candidate Joan Huffman on Issue public-safety:  
Supports law enforcement and public safety, advocating for increased penalties for violent crimes, targeting drug trafficking, and funding border security.

Supports law enforcement and public safety, advocating for increased penalties for violent crimes, targeting drug trafficking, and funding border security.

- Opposes gun control.
- Supports law enforcement and public safety, advocating for increased penalties for violent crimes, targeting drug trafficking, and funding border security.

Public Safety

Public Health

As of January 22, 2026, Joan Huffman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Consumer Protection

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Supports the first voter ID bill that stood up in court and has been involved in advancing Second Amendment legislation.

Supports requiring voters to show photo identification at the polls.

Supports "citizens' rights to access public records."

- Supports requiring voters to show photo identification at the polls.
- Supports "citizens' rights to access public records."

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Joan Huffman

Joan is originally from Houston. She earned a bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University and a law degree from South Texas School of Law.

Joan currently serves as a Texas State Senator for District 17. She was first elected in 2008 and is serving her fifth term. She previously served as a judge for the 183rd Criminal District Court for two terms. 

As a Harris County prosecutor, oversaw criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations.

As a criminal district court judge, oversaw cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducted preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issued search and arrest warrants, and determined sentencing in certain criminal cases.

- As a Harris County prosecutor, oversaw criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations.
- As a criminal district court judge, oversaw cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducted preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issued search and arrest warrants, and determined sentencing in certain criminal cases.

- Opposes gun control.
- Supports law enforcement and public safety, advocating for increased penalties for violent crimes, targeting drug trafficking, and funding border security.
- Supports law enforcement.

- Plans to safeguard elections from fraud.

Supports the voters showing identification at the polls.

- Supports the voters showing identification at the polls.

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Houston Sen. Joan Huffman joins race for Texas attorney general

- The Attorney General is Texas’ top lawyer, representing the state in court and defending its laws and constitution.
- They provide legal advice to the governor and state agencies when asked and approve state bond issues.
- The Attorney General enforces certain laws, including child support, consumer protection, and crime victim services.
- They are elected statewide by voters and serve a four-year term with no term limits.
- As of 2025, the Attorney General’s salary is about $153,750 per year.