Dennis Geesaman earned a bachelor's degree in engineering from the United States Air Force Academy and a master's degree in business administration.

Dennis previously worked as a pilot for Southwest Airlines. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a lieutenant colonel for 21 years.

Dennis "Goose" Geesaman's campaign for Texas State Representative, District 85, Republican Primary.

Dennis previously served as the mayor of Flatonia and as a member of the Flatonia City Council for five terms.

Said, he "will fight to end any state benefits for illegal immigrants."

Plans to reduce government regulations and property tax rates.

Supports "better roads, faster internet, stronger utility grids, and smarter infrastructure investments" in rural communities.

- Said, he "will fight to end any state benefits for illegal immigrants."
- Plans to reduce government regulations and property tax rates.
- Supports "better roads, faster internet, stronger utility grids, and smarter infrastructure investments" in rural communities.

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As of January 22, 2026, Dennis "Goose" Geesaman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Opposes education on race and racism, and said he "believes in local control, curriculum transparency, and restoring sanity and discipline in Texas schools."

- Opposes education on race and racism, and said he "believes in local control, curriculum transparency, and restoring sanity and discipline in Texas schools."

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Stan Kitzman - Ballotpedia

Stan Kitzman is from Houston. He has a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University.

Stan currently serves as the state representative for Texas' 85th District. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his second term. Stan previously served as a commissioner for Waller County's 4th Precinct. He ran for Waller County Court in 2014, but did not win.

Stan previously worked as a small business owner and public school teacher.

- Opposes gun control.
- Opposes undocumented immigration.

- Opposes access to abortion.
- Opposes mandatory vaccination.

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

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Texas State Representative, District 85, Republican Primary

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