Rep. Holt has lived in Silsbee since 1993, where she and her husband of more than 33 years, Alton, own Hi-Tech Air Purification Systems, a company that provides air purification systems for homes, businesses, and military installations. The Holts also raise Angus cattle on their ranch. Earlier in her career, Rep. Holt worked as a dental assistant and a fourth-grade schoolteacher. She has served as a trustee of the Silsbee Independent School District since 2014 and most recently as Board President.

State Rep. Janis Holt - Texas Policy Research

Janis Holt has lived in Silsbee since 1993 and has been married to Alton for more than 33 years.

Janis Holt co-owns Hi-Tech Air Purification Systems with her husband, Alton, a company that provides air purification systems for homes, businesses, and military installations. She previously worked as a dental assistant and a fourth-grade schoolteacher.

Janis co-owns Hi-Tech Air Purification Systems with her husband, Alton, a company that provides air purification systems for homes, businesses, and military installations. She previously worked as a dental assistant and a fourth-grade schoolteacher.

2026 Texas General Election

Author (1):

HB 285

Author:

Holt

Last Action:

08/06/2025 H Filed

Caption:

Relating to disclosures required to record an instrument conveying real property.

Bills Authored / Joint Authored (Texas Legislature Online)

Authored HB 285 to require disclosures when recording documents conveying real property.

- Authored HB 285 to require disclosures when recording documents conveying real property.

Economy

But during the campaign, Holt said the legislation had caused hospitals, infrastructure and schools to become overburdened and vowed to stop Colony Ridge developers from selling land to undocumented people. That was in addition to political advertisements that attacked Bailes as ineffective on border security and portrayed Holt as an ally in helping the governor “protect our state.”

“Our nation is being invaded, and the federal government has failed to do their job. The Biden administration, the Democrats, have failed to do the job that needs to be done to secure the border, and so Texas is having to step up,” Holt said during a Facebook livestream debate in February. “Areas like Colony Ridge over in Liberty County that have sprung up over the last few years … that's a byproduct of this illegal invasion of our country.” School vouchers were barely mentioned during the livestream.

How a school voucher supporter won in a Texas House district with almost no private schools

Said Texas must step up to secure the border after federal failure.

- Said Texas must step up to secure the border after federal failure.

Public Safety

PRO-LIFE

The Pro-Life movement stands as a steadfast defender of the most fundamental right – the right to life itself. Rooted in the belief that human existence begins at conception, being pro-life champions the sanctity of each individual from the earliest stages of development.

Janis Holt for Texas

Joint Author (1):

HB 65

Author:

Cain | Vasut | Leo Wilson | Holt | Kerwin

Last Action:

07/14/2025 H Filed

Caption:

Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs; making conforming changes and harmonizing conforming provisions; authorizing a private civil right of action.

Believes human existence begins at conception.

Joint-authored House Bill (HB) 65, which authorizes private civil lawsuits concerning the distribution of abortion-inducing drugs.

- Believes human existence begins at conception.
- Joint-authored House Bill (HB) 65, which authorizes private civil lawsuits concerning the distribution of abortion-inducing drugs.

Healthcare

Policies
SCHOOL CHOICE

School Choice is of paramount importance in the realm of education as it empowers parents and students to make informed decisions about their personal learning journey.

Supports school choice to give parents and students greater control over education decisions.

- Supports school choice to give parents and students greater control over education decisions.

Education

As of July 22, 2026, Janis Holt’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Janis Holt

Janis Holt is from Silsbee, Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree in science from Lamar University. She is married to her husband, Alton.

Rep. Janis Holt - Texas State Directory Online

Texas State Rep. Janis Holt - Biography - LegiStorm

Janis is a business owner and rancher. She previously worked as a schoolteacher.

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Janis is currently a member of the Texas House of Representatives representing District 18. She was first elected in 2024 and sworn in in 2025.

Supports promoting fiscal responsibility and efficient governance while maintaining essential public services.

Supports a secure border as a crucial component for the safety and integrity of Texas and the nation.

Opposes abortion access, emphasizing the belief that human existence begins at conception and advocating for the sanctity of life from the earliest stages of development.

For Candidate Janis Holt on Issue education:  
Supports school choice, empowering parents and students to make informed decisions about their educational options.

Janis Holt is from Silsbee, Texas. She has a bachelor27s degree from Lamar University. She is married to her husband, Alton.

Janis is a business owner and rancher. She previously worked as a schoolteacher. 

Information for Rep. Janis Holt - Texas Legislature Online

For Candidate Janis Holt on Issue education: Supports school choice, empowering parents and students to make informed decisions about their educational options.

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