Jeff was born and raised in Plano, Texas. He graduated from Plano Senior High, then earned a bachelor's degree from Baylor University and a law degree from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law. Jeff and his wife Becky have 3 children and are active members of Cottonwood Creek Church.

Jeff currently practices at the law firm of Gray Reed & McGraw LLP in Dallas, where he specializes in complex commercial and civil litigation, construction law, and real estate.

Jeff Leach is a state representative for District 67. He was elected in 2012 and is serving his sixth term. He is the chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence.

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Believes in expanding broadband connectivity to improve economic opportunities.

Advocates for expanding broadband connectivity to improve economic opportunities.

Supports free-market, taxpayer-friendly policies to attract businesses and create high-paying jobs.

Supports policies to attract businesses and create high-paying jobs.

Supports protecting existing economic policies while advocating for reforms to lower taxes, ensure fair regulations, and reduce frivolous lawsuits.

Supports existing economic policies while advocating for reforms to lower taxes, ensure fair regulations, and reduce frivolous lawsuits.

As a state representative, supported legislation to provide property tax relief for Texas homeowners.

As a legislator, supported legislation to provide property tax relief for Texas homeowners.

As a legislator, authored and passed Prop 4, a constitutional amendment banning a state income tax on individuals.

As a legislator, led the largest property tax cut in Texas history and supported "Proposition 4" to ban a state income tax on individuals.

As a legislator, supported Proposition 4 to ban a state income tax on individuals.

- Advocates for expanding broadband connectivity to improve economic opportunities.
- Supports policies to attract businesses and create high-paying jobs.
- Supports existing economic policies while advocating for reforms to lower taxes, ensure fair regulations, and reduce frivolous lawsuits.
- As a legislator, supported legislation to provide property tax relief for Texas homeowners.
- As a legislator, authored and passed Prop 4, a constitutional amendment banning a state income tax on individuals.
- As a legislator, supported Proposition 4 to ban a state income tax on individuals.

Economy

The final word against Ken Paxton was delivered by his former friend and ally

Supports victims of sexual abuse and assault and advocates for measures such as mandatory tracking of sexual predators, rape kit testing, and extending the statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases.

Opposes gun bans, magazine limits, red flag gun confiscation laws, and federal encroachment on Second Amendment rights.

Opposes gun control, including gun bans, magazine limits, and red flag gun confiscation laws.

As Chairman of the House’s major legislative committee, Representative Leach authored legislation to improve the Texas justice system, including pay raises for judges, the creation of 17 new courts, and reforms to enhance court access and juror compensation.

As Chairman of the House’s major legislative committee, authored legislation to improve the Texas justice system, including pay raises for judges, the creation of 17 new courts, and reforms to enhance court access and juror compensation.

Supported the impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

- Supports victims of sexual abuse and assault and advocates for measures such as mandatory tracking of sexual predators, rape kit testing, and extending the statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases.
- Opposes gun control, including gun bans, magazine limits, and red flag gun confiscation laws.
- As Chairman of the House’s major legislative committee, authored legislation to improve the Texas justice system, including pay raises for judges, the creation of 17 new courts, and reforms to enhance court access and juror compensation.
- Supported the impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Public Safety

Supports banning abortion and believes in "fighting for life" through legislation like The Heartbeat Bill and House Bill 1280.

As a strong advocate for women’s health, co-authored legislation providing 12 months of Medicaid coverage for new mothers and expanding telehealth services.

Advocated for providing 12 months of Medicaid coverage for new mothers and expanding telehealth services.

As a state representative, co-authored and voted for SB 14, which bans gender modification procedures on children.

As a state representative, co-authored Senate Bill (SB) 14, which bans gender modification procedures on children.

- Opposes abortion access. 
- Advocated for providing 12 months of Medicaid coverage for new mothers and expanding telehealth services.
- As a state representative, co-authored Senate Bill (SB) 14, which bans gender modification procedures on children.

Healthcare

Opposes allowing transgender women to compete in women's collegiate sports.

Opposes allowing trans women to compete in women's collegiate sports.

Supports House Bill 900 to prevent sexually explicit and inappropriate literature in public school libraries.

Supports banning some books in public school libraries.

Supports investing in public education and co-authored House Bill 3 to invest $12 billion in Texas public schools.

As a legislator, co-authored House Bill (HB) 3 to invest $12 billion in Texas public schools.

As a state representative, co-authored HB 3 to install armed security guards in schools, increase state funding for school safety, and oversee new safety measures.

As a legislator, co-authored HB 3 to install armed security guards in schools, increase state funding for school safety, and oversee new safety measures.

- Opposes allowing trans women to compete in women's collegiate sports.
- Supports banning some books in public school libraries.
- As a legislator, co-authored House Bill (HB) 3 to invest $12 billion in Texas public schools.
- As a legislator, co-authored HB 3 to install armed security guards in schools, increase state funding for school safety, and oversee new safety measures.

Education

Supports legislation that allocates billions of dollars to enhance water infrastructure and security, and to develop new water systems to withstand severe droughts.

As a legislator, worked to identify the causes of the electric grid failure and collaborated with experts to implement solutions.

- Supports legislation that allocates billions of dollars to enhance water infrastructure and security, and to develop new water systems to withstand severe droughts.
- As a legislator, worked to identify the causes of the electric grid failure and collaborated with experts to implement solutions.

Energy & the Environment

Believes in making voting accessible while ensuring strict penalties for illegal voting.

Advocates for making voting accessible while ensuring strict penalties for illegal voting.

Believes election integrity is crucial for democracy and supports securing mail-in ballots, closing election law loopholes, and increasing transparency.

Supports securing mail-in ballots, closing election law loopholes, and increasing transparency.

- Advocates for making voting accessible while ensuring strict penalties for illegal voting.
- Supports securing mail-in ballots, closing election law loopholes, and increasing transparency.

Voting & Elections

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Jeff Leach

Jeff was born and raised in Plano, Texas. He graduated from Plano Senior High. He earned a bachelor's degree from Baylor University and a law degree from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law. Jeff and his wife Becky have three children and are active members of Cottonwood Creek Church.

Jeff Leach is serving his sixth term as a State Representative for Texas House District 67. He serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence and serves on the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence.

Believes in supporting small businesses and reducing regulations to boost the economy.

Believes in supporting the local economy through initiatives that benefit small businesses and create jobs.

Believes in "protecting our economy" and securing the "Texas Miracle," a term often used to describe Texas's economic success and job growth.

Believes in maintaining the district's quality as a top place in Texas for families, implying a focus on economic policies that support local businesses, jobs, and community development.

Supports continuing economic development efforts.

Supports SB 28, which creates a fund for future generations.

Believes ensuring state safety is a fundamental government responsibility and plans to prioritize it if elected.

Believes in protecting existing policies to maintain Texas as an "economic powerhouse."

Believes in limited government, saying "government action and bureaucracy often creates more problems than it seeks to solve."

- As a legislator, supported legislation to provide property tax relief for Texas homeowners.
- Advocates for expanding broadband connectivity to improve economic opportunities.
- Supports policies to attract businesses and create high-paying jobs.
- Supports existing economic policies while advocating for reforms to lower taxes, ensure fair regulations, and reduce frivolous lawsuits.
- As a legislator, authored and passed Prop 4, a constitutional amendment banning a state income tax on individuals.
- As a legislator, supported Proposition 4 to ban a state income tax on individuals.

Believes "every illegal voter in Texas should know that our laws will hold them accountable."

Served on the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence, which addresses criminal justice issues.

Supports limited government and a "common sense regulatory environment" to enhance public safety.

Said, "Jeff is passionately committed to protecting innocent life in Texas."

Supports gun rights and as a state representative, voted for "historic open carry, campus carry, and constitutional carry legislation."

Endorsed by the Texas Municipal Police Association.

Believes the government must protect fundamental rights, including the rights to worship, assemble, speak, petition, bear arms, and property rights.

Believes his record on public safety is "clear."

As a Texas House Representative, supported HB 2622, which names Texas a Second Amendment Sanctuary State.

Supports gun rights and is proud to have the endorsement of the Texas State Rifle Association.

- Supports victims of sexual abuse and assault and advocates for measures such as mandatory tracking of sexual predators, rape kit testing, and extending the statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases.
- As Chairman of the House’s major legislative committee, authored legislation to improve the Texas justice system, including pay raises for judges, the creation of 17 new courts, and reforms to enhance court access and juror compensation.
- Opposes gun control, including gun bans, magazine limits, and red flag gun confiscation laws.
- Supported the impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Believes in providing support for women and families dealing unplanned pregnancies.

Believes in finding a "Texas Solution" to expand health insurance coverage for vulnerable Texans, protect pre-existing conditions, and maintain the doctor-patient relationship.

Advocates for a "Texas Solution" to expand health insurance coverage, protect those with pre-existing conditions, and maintain the doctor-patient relationship.

Endorsed by the Dallas Police Association.

Believes in "improving access to quality healthcare."

Supports improving access to healthcare for all Texans.

Opposes abortion and is endorsed by pro-life groups.

Supports restricting abortion and providing funding for alternatives to abortion.

Believes the "scars of sexual abuse never go away," highlighting the need for comprehensive healthcare and support for survivors.

Supports policies that align with a "culture of life."

Supports finding a “Texas Solution” to lower healthcare and prescription drug costs, expand coverage for uninsured Texans, protect pre-existing conditions, and maintain the doctor-patient relationship.

Opposes abortion and supports pro-life policies.

As a House Representative, co-authored HB 4 to expand telehealth services and establish a self-replenishing fund for prescription rebates, providing 3 million Texans access to low-cost medications.

As a state representative, co-authored SB 14, which bans gender modification procedures on children.

- Opposes abortion access. 
- As a state representative, co-authored SB 14, which bans gender modification procedures on children.
- Advocated for providing 12 months of Medicaid coverage for new mothers and expanding telehealth services.

Believes school safety is crucial, saying "With three children in public schools himself, Jeff knows firsthand the importance of making sure our kids are safe at school."

Endorsed by the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters.

Supports parental choice in education, including school choice and homeschooling.

Believes in supporting local control of schools, increasing teacher pay, and ensuring student safety.

Believes safeguarding children is crucial and supports legislation aimed at enhancing child safety.

Supports programs that provide care, resources, and support for women to carry their pregnancies to term.

Supports strong parental involvement in education.

Believes in investing in education and ensuring taxpayer dollars go directly to classrooms.

Plans to "aggressively fight against the disturbing and growing efforts to indoctrinate and harm our kids."

Believes in supporting local schools and reducing standardized testing.

As a legislator, co-authored House Bill 3 to invest $12 billion in Texas public schools.

- As a legislator, co-authored House Bill 3 to invest $12 billion in Texas public schools.
- As a legislator, co-authored HB 3 to install armed security guards in schools, increase state funding for school safety, and oversee new safety measures.
- Opposes allowing trans women to compete in women's collegiate sports.
- Supports banning some books in public school libraries.

Believes the primary function of government is to protect and safeguard fundamental rights.

Believes in strengthening mail-in ballot security, closing election law gaps, and enhancing transparency to restore trust in the electoral system.

Supports continued conservative leadership in Texas.

Endorsed by the Texas Association of Business PAC.

Believes in strong local representation, saying "Jeff’s roots in House District 67 run deep. Born here."

Believes in upholding the will of the voters, saying "This amendment was overwhelmingly passed by voters in November 2021."

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Believes human trafficking is a significant issue and supports legislation to combat it.

As a state senator, authored SJR 27 to amend the Texas Constitution to prohibit government officials from closing churches or houses of worship.

As chairman, Leach oversaw the passage of several bills that improved the judicial system in Texas.

Believes in being a "committed conservative and effective leader" to strengthen Texas for future generations.

Believes political opponents and third-party organizations attempt to misinform voters about his gun policy positions.

Believes in a "100% meeting policy" to gather community input, saying "the best policy ideas come from you - the people I am elected to serve."

Jeff Leach was born and raised in Plano, Texas. He graduated from Plano Senior High and attended Baylor University, earning his law degree from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law. Jeff and his wife Becky have three children and are active members of Cottonwood Creek Church.

Jeff Leach currently practices at the law firm of Gray Reed & McGraw LLP in Dallas. He specializes in complex commercial and civil litigation, construction law, and real estate.

Jeff Leach is serving his sixth term as a State Representative for Texas House District 67. He has been appointed as Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence and serves on the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence.

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