Jan. 14—AUSTIN — State Rep. Brooks Landgraf, R-Odessa, took the oath of office at the Texas Capitol on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a new term serving the Ector, Loving, Ward and Winkler counties in the Texas House of Representatives.
Landgraf joined his colleagues in the Texas House and Senate as the 89th Texas Legislature convened on Jan. 14. The legislature will meet for 140 days, during which lawmakers will pass a balanced budget and consider legislation on a wide range of issues impacting Texans.
“Representing West Texas in the Texas House is one of the greatest honors of my life,” Landgraf said in a news release. “The hardworking men and women of West Texas deserve strong, principled leadership, and I’m ready to fight for their values and priorities at the state Capitol.”
This session, lawmakers will allocate a budget surplus of $23 billion. Landgraf emphasized the importance of fiscal responsibility and advancing a conservative agenda that supports Texas families and strengthens the state’s energy independence.
“Our economy is strong, but we must continue to safeguard the principles that made Texas prosperous. That means cutting wasteful spending, protecting taxpayers, and making smart investments in education and infrastructure,” Landgraf said.
Landgraf’s legislative priorities for the 89th session include reforming education to eliminate STAAR testing in favor of more effective student assessments and replacing attendance-based school funding with enrollment-based finance to provide equitable resources for public schools. He also aims to champion his Texas STRONG initiative to reinforce the state’s energy infrastructure and ensure the Permian Basin remains the backbone of American energy independence. Additionally, Landgraf will advocate for stronger voter registration requirements to verify citizenship upon registering to vote.
“From reducing burdens on our schools to fortifying our energy infrastructure and ensuring the integrity of our elections, I am committed to enacting policies that enhance freedom, strengthen communities, and secure the future of Texas,” Landgraf concluded.
The 89th Texas Legislature will adjourn on June 2, 2025.
Landgraf serves Texas House District 81, encompassing four West Texas counties. Landgraf lives in his hometown of Odessa with his wife, Shelby, and their daughter. He works as a fourth-generation West Texas rancher and practices business law in Odessa. An Eagle Scout, Landgraf is also active in several local non-profits.