Lawrence is from Brookshire, Texas. He has an associate of arts degree from Blinn Community College. He also has a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in sociology from Prairie View A&M University. He has a doctor of philosophy degree in educational administration from The University of Texas at Austin. He lives with his wife, Jerrolyn, and their three children.

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Lawrence Brandyburg is from Brookshire, Texas. He has an associate of arts degree from Blinn Community College. He also has a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in sociology from Prairie View A&M University. He has a doctor of philosophy degree in educational administration from The University of Texas at Austin. He lives with his wife, Jerrolyn, and their three children.

Lawrence is the former interim president of Bishop State Community College. He worked at Bishop State Community College in Mobile, Alabama, where he served as interim president. He previously worked at Lone Star College as the dean of instruction for the Division of Behavioral & Social Sciences and as the CEO of Lone Star College-Jakarta. He also worked as vice president of instruction at Lone Star College-University Park, as instructional dean at Lone Star College-Montgomery, as executive director of the Lone Star College-University Center, as a professor of sociology at Tomball College, as an infantry officer in the United States military during Operation Desert Storm, and as a retail director.

Lawrence Brandyburg's campaign for Texas State Representative, District 85 is his first entry into politics.

Lawrence's campaign for Texas State Representative, District 85 is his first time running for public office.

Supports lowering energy costs by promoting reliable and affordable resources and protecting consumers from unnecessary price hikes.

- Supports lowering energy costs by promoting reliable and affordable resources and protecting consumers from unnecessary price hikes.

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

Public Safety

Supports tackling increasing expenses that impact Texas families.

- Supports tackling increasing expenses that impact Texas families.

Healthcare

Supports quality education for every child and ensuring schools have the necessary resources to help students succeed.

Supports quality education for every child and making sure that schools have the necessary resources to help students succeed.

- Supports quality education for every child and making sure that schools have the necessary resources to help students succeed.

Education

Wants to lower energy costs by providing reliable and affordable resources to protect consumers from increasing energy costs.

- Wants to lower energy costs by providing reliable and affordable resources to protect consumers from increasing energy costs.

Energy & the Environment

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Lawrence Brandyburg

Lawrence's campaign for Texas State Representative, District 85 is his first entry into politics.

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- There are 150 members of the Texas House of Representatives, each representing a single district. Representatives must be at least 21 years old and reside in the state for at least two years before their election. 
- State representatives are elected to two-year terms during even-numbered years. There are no term limits. 
- State representatives make $7,200 annually in addition to a $221 payment per day during legislative sessions and mileage reimbursements.