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Jay Dean
State House
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NOT A CURRENT BALLOT CANDIDATE
Biography
Jay Dean is a State Representative for Texas House District 7, serving Gregg, Harrison, and Marion Counties since 2017. He previously served as mayor of Longview and has a background in the oil and gas industry.
Top Priorities
- Border security, including banning Sanctuary Cities and funding border operations
- Tax reduction, supporting the free market, and cutting red tape for businesses
- Protecting the unborn by banning certain abortion practices and increasing funding for alternatives to abortion
Key Voting Record
HB 23: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations, located in a populous county, and used to promote agriculture, support youth, and provide educational support in the community. yes
Date: 2025-08-25 | Result: pass | Motion: passage
HB 22: Relating to the authority of the comptroller to provide funding for the deployment and operation of certain emergency communication equipment. yes
Date: 2025-08-21 | Result: pass | Motion: passage
SB 11: Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution. yes
Date: 2025-08-26 | Result: pass | Motion: passage