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Stan is from Houston, Texas, and graduated from Royal High School. He attended Blinn College and earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural systems management from Texas A&M University. He is the current president of the Waller County Sheriff’s Office Training Advisory Board and serves as a board member for the Texas Water Conservation Association. His community service includes the Veterans for Foreign Wars, Waller County Veteran Memorial, and Brookshire Lodge. 

Stan previously worked as assistant superintendent, superintendent, and general manager of the Brookshire-Katy Drainage District. Stan served in the Texas Army National Guard for 21 years. He also worked as a public school teacher. 

Stan Kitzman currently serves as the State Representative for Texas State House District 85. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. Stan previously served as Waller County Commissioner Precinct 4 from 2011-2014. He also ran for a judgeship on Waller County Court in 2014 but was unsuccessful.

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Supports protecting agricultural land from development to ensure Texas remains a leader in responsible agricultural practices and provides safe, affordable food.

Supports protecting agricultural land from development.

As a state representative, co-authored HJR 126-88R and HB 1750-88R to protect Texas farmers and ranchers from regulatory overreach and city zoning regulations.

As a state representative, co-authored House Bill (HB) 1750-88R to protect Texas farmers and ranchers from regulatory overreach and city zoning regulations.

As a legislator, co-authored and co-sponsored bills that provided $18 billion in property tax relief, including a $100,000 homestead exemption and appraisal caps for non-homesteaded properties under $5 million.

As a state representative, co-authored bills that included tax breaks with a $100,000 homestead exemption and appraisal caps for non-homesteaded properties under $5 million.

Supports stimulating economic growth through tax cuts and job creation.

- Supports protecting agricultural land from development.
- As a state representative, co-authored House Bill (HB) 1750-88R to protect Texas farmers and ranchers from regulatory overreach and city zoning regulations.
- As a state representative, co-authored bills that included tax breaks with a $100,000 homestead exemption and appraisal caps for non-homesteaded properties under $5 million.
- Supports property tax relief.
- Supports stimulating economic growth through tax cuts and job creation.

Economy

Supports HB 6–88R, which ensures prosecution for murder of those responsible for fentanyl-related deaths.

Believes the Texas border is "wide open" and "infiltrated" by "thousands of illegal aliens" and calls for immediate action to end the "crisis" and prioritize "the safety of Texans First!"

Said, "Our border is infiltrated every day by thousands of illegal aliens. It is time to end the crisis at our border and put the safety of Texans First!"

Supports the governor's designation of Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations and legislation to combat the "fentanyl and narcotics pandemic."

Opposes the establishment of housing facilities for undocumented immigrants.

Supports "Constitutional Carry" (the right to carry a firearm without a permit or license).

- Supports HB 6–88R, which ensures prosecution for murder of those responsible for fentanyl-related deaths.
- Said, "Our border is infiltrated every day by thousands of illegal aliens. It is time to end the crisis at our border and put the safety of Texans First!"
- Supports the governor's designation of Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations and legislation to combat the "fentanyl and narcotics pandemic."
- Opposes the establishment of housing facilities for undocumented immigrants.
- Supports "Constitutional Carry" (the right to carry a firearm without a permit or license).
- Opposes gun control.

Public Safety

Opposes federal vaccination mandates and "vaccine passports."

Opposes abortion and supports the "Texas Heartbeat Act" to prevent abortions.

Opposes abortion and supports Senate Bill (SB) 8 or the "Texas Heartbeat Act", which prohibits abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable.

- Opposes federal vaccination mandates and "vaccine passports."
- Opposes abortion and supports Senate Bill (SB) 8 or the "Texas Heartbeat Act", which prohibits abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable.

Healthcare

Supports increasing the basic allotment per student from $6,160 to $6,700, with inflation adjustments starting in 2026-2027.

Supports increasing public school funding, including raising the basic allotment per student and adjusting for inflation.

Supports accountability measures for students in the proposed ESA program, including standardized testing and removal from the program after two consecutive years of failing grades.

Supports accountability measures for students in the Education Savings Account program, including standardized testing and removal for failing grades, to ensure private schools meet public school academic standards.

Opposes "irreversible gender modification procedures" for children.

As a Texas House Representative, Kitzman co-sponsored SB 15-88R, which ensures participation in girls' athletics is based on biological sex.

As a state representative, co-sponsored SB 15-88R, which ensures participation in girls' athletics is based on biological sex.

Supports HB 900-88R, which aims to remove "inappropriate content in educational resources and performances aimed at children."

Supports increased public school funding and academic accountability measures for students in the proposed Education Savings Accounts program.

Supports HB 1, which increases public school funding and academic accountability measures for students in the proposed Education Savings Accounts (ESA) program.

- Supports increasing public school funding, including raising the basic allotment per student and adjusting for inflation.
- Supports accountability measures for students in the Education Savings Account program, including standardized testing and removal for failing grades, to ensure private schools meet public school academic standards.
- Opposes "irreversible gender modification procedures" for children.
- As a state representative, co-sponsored SB 15-88R, which ensures participation in girls' athletics is based on biological sex.
- Supports HB 900-88R, which aims to remove "inappropriate content in educational resources and performances aimed at children."
- Supports HB 1, which increases public school funding and academic accountability measures for students in the proposed Education Savings Accounts (ESA) program.

Education

As of September 7, 2024, Stan Kitzman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Believes in ensuring election integrity and supports key election integrity reforms.

Believes in ensuring election integrity and supports key election integrity reforms including increasing the penalty for illegal voting. 

- Believes in ensuring election integrity and supports key election integrity reforms including increasing the penalty for illegal voting. 
- Opposes censorship by tech companies.

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Stan Kitzman

Stan is from Houston, Texas, and graduated from Royal High School. He attended Blinn College and earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural systems management from Texas A&M University. His community service includes the Veterans for Foreign Wars, Waller County Veteran Memorial, and Brookshire Lodge. 

Stan is the current president of the Waller County Sheriff’s Office Training Advisory Board and serves as a board member for the Texas Water Conservation Association. He previously worked as assistant superintendent, superintendent, and general manager of the Brookshire-Katy Drainage District. Stan served in the Texas Army National Guard for 21 years. He also worked as a public school teacher. 

Stan Kitzman currently serves as state representative for Texas State House District 85. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. Stan previously served as Waller County commissioner Precinct 4 from 2011-2014. He also ran for a judgeship on Waller County Court in 2014 but was unsuccessful.

Supports serving on the Texas Committees on Agriculture & Livestock, Natural Resources, and Resolutions Calendars to benefit House District 85.

Promises to advocate for property tax relief.

Believes Texas property taxes burden families, small businesses, farmers, and ranchers, saying state leaders have failed to deliver adequate relief.

Supports the growth of the Texas economy through agriculture.

Endorsed by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller.

- Supports protecting agricultural land from development.
- As a state representative, co-authored House Bill (HB) 1750-88R to protect Texas farmers and ranchers from regulatory overreach and city zoning regulations.
- As a state representative, co-authored bills that included tax breaks with a $100,000 homestead exemption and appraisal caps for non-homesteaded properties under $5 million.
- Supports property tax relief.
- Opposes censorship by tech companies.
- Supports stimulating economic growth through tax cuts and job creation.

Believes the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton is important for public safety.

As House Representative, delivered $5.106 billion for border security initiatives, supported legislation recognizing Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, and empowered U.S. Border Patrol with search, seizure, and arrest authority.

Believes impeachment should be conducted with integrity and fairness, and supports transparent and public trials for the Attorney General if indicted.

Supports state intervention in border security due to perceived federal failure.

Believes "a Texan’s right to protect life and property is a fundamental human right."

Supports declaring fentanyl deaths as "poisonings" by cartels and prosecuting them as murders, and increasing the supply of NARCAN to save more Texans from fentanyl poisoning.

Supports public safety and has served as a former board member of the National Guard Association of Texas.

Believes in securing the border and enforcing immigration laws.

Supports House Bill (HB) 6–88R, which ensures prosecution for murder of those responsible for fentanyl-related deaths.

- Supports House Bill (HB) 6–88R, which ensures prosecution for murder of those responsible for fentanyl-related deaths.
- Said, "Our border is infiltrated every day by thousands of illegal aliens. It is time to end the crisis at our border and put the safety of Texans First!"
- Supports the governor's designation of Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations and legislation to combat the "fentanyl and narcotics pandemic."
- Opposes the establishment of housing facilities for undocumented immigrants.
- Supports "Constitutional Carry" (the right to carry a firearm without a permit or license).
- Opposes gun control.

As a state senator, sponsored SB 24-88R to expand access to pregnancy and childhood services and supported extended health benefits for new mothers for 12 months postpartum.

Supports the protection of abortion laws.

Supports empowering parents with greater oversight over their children's social media interactions.

Supports Buckley’s proposed education legislation.

As a community leader, Stan has served as president of the West I-10 Chamber of Commerce and of the Waller County Sheriff’s Office Advisory Board.

Supports increased public school funding and academic accountability for students using Education Savings Accounts.

Believes a strong education system is essential for success and opportunity for all Texans, regardless of background or zip code.

Supports the proposed education legislation of Chairman Buckley.

Believes in increasing funding for public schools and providing more options for parents.

As a state representative, co-sponsored Senate BIll (SB) 15-88R, which ensures participation in girls' athletics is based on biological sex.

Supports House Bill (HB) 900-88R, which aims to remove "inappropriate content in educational resources and performances aimed at children."

Supports House Bill (HB) 1, which increased public school funding and academic accountability measures for students in the proposed Education Savings Accounts (ESA) program.

- Supports increasing the basic allotment per student from $6,160 to $6,700, with inflation adjustments starting in 2026-2027.
- Supports accountability measures for students in the proposed ESA program, including standardized testing and removal from the program after two consecutive years of failing grades.
- Opposes "irreversible gender modification procedures" for children.
- As a state representative, co-sponsored Senate BIll (SB) 15-88R, which ensures participation in girls' athletics is based on biological sex.
- Supports House Bill (HB) 900-88R, which aims to remove "inappropriate content in educational resources and performances aimed at children."
- Supports House Bill (HB) 1, which increased public school funding and academic accountability measures for students in the proposed Education Savings Accounts (ESA) program.

Served on the Board of Directors for the Texas Water Conservation Association.

As a state representative, supported House Bill (HB) 87-88R, ensuring presidential electors are party-nominated and providing for replacement nominees under specific circumstances.

- Believes in ensuring election integrity and supports key election integrity reforms including increasing the penalty for illegal voting. 

Stan Kitzman is from Pattison, Texas, and graduated from Royal High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University.

Stan Kitzman is the Republican State Representative for Texas House District 85. He is a retired member of the Texas National Guard and a former Waller County Commissioner. He has also worked as a small business owner and public school teacher.

Stan Kitzman is the Republican State Representative for Texas House District 85 and currently serves on the House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Resolution Calendars committees. He is a former Waller County Commissioner and has announced his decision to seek re-election to the Texas House.

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