Joan Huffman | |
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Member of the Texas Senate from the 17th district | |
Assumed office December 29, 2008 | |
Preceded by | Kyle Janek |
President pro tempore of the Texas Senate | |
In office May 27, 2019 – January 12, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Kirk Watson |
Succeeded by | Brian Birdwell |
Personal details | |
Born | Southside Place, Texas, U.S. | August 17, 1956
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Keith Lawyer |
Children | 1 |
Education | Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge (BA) South Texas College of Law (JD) |
Joan J. Huffman (born August 17, 1956)[1] is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the Texas Senate who represents District 17, which includes portions of Brazoria, Fort Bend, and Harris county.
On the last day of the 86th Legislature, she was chosen by her colleagues—Democrats and Republicans—to serve as president pro tempore.[2]