Joan Huffman

Joan Huffman
Member of the Texas Senate
from the 17th district
Assumed office
December 29, 2008
Preceded byKyle Janek
President pro tempore of the Texas Senate
In office
May 27, 2019 – January 12, 2021
Preceded byKirk Watson
Succeeded byBrian Birdwell
Personal details
Born (1956-08-17) August 17, 1956 (age 68)
Southside Place, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKeith Lawyer
Children1
EducationLouisiana 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]

  1. ^ "2010 November General Election Candidates". Secretary of State of Texas. Archived from the original on 2011-02-20. Retrieved 2011-08-24.
  2. ^ Flores, Christian (27 May 2019). "Whitley resigns, lawmakers reflect on successful session on last day". CBS Austin. Retrieved 28 May 2019.