Rocky Thigpen is a lifelong East Texan, proud Christian, and dedicated public servant running for the Texas House of Representatives in House District 9. Born and raised in Lufkin, Rocky’s deep roots and strong values are grounded in faith, family, and service to others.

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Rocky and his family live in Lufkin and are active members of their local church. He is committed to keeping House District 9 safe, strong, and rooted in the principles that define our way of life.

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Rocky Thigpen was born and raised in Lufkin and is a lifelong East Texan. He and his family live in Lufkin and are active members of their local church.

2026 Texas General Election

Rocky's Priorities
Deliver real property tax relief for Texas homeowners and families.
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Pledges to deliver property-tax relief for Texas homeowners and families.

- Pledges to deliver property-tax relief for Texas homeowners and families.

Economy

## Criminal Justice / Public Safety

Pass tough bail reform to keep violent criminals behind bars.

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“I will make life easier for our farmers and ranchers and ensure our law enforcement have the resources they need to keep Deep East Texas safe from violent crime. We can’t let big city problems spill into our rural way of life.”

GOP candidates Thigpen, Carson outline priorities in House District 9 race

## Immigration

Secure the Texas border and stop illegal immigration — no excuses.

Calls for stricter bail policies to keep people accused of violent crimes in jail.

Pledges to provide law enforcement with resources to address violent crime in Deep East Texas.

Calls for securing the Texas border and stopping unauthorized immigration.

- Calls for stricter bail policies to keep people accused of violent crimes in jail.
- Pledges to provide law enforcement with resources to address violent crime in Deep East Texas.
- Calls for securing the Texas border and stopping unauthorized immigration.

Public Safety

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Healthcare

Thigpen says it’s important to start early.

“I think our kids are something we need to focus on. Especially when they’re K-3 we need to get them when they’re early.”

3 GOP candidates vying for state representative seat open after 13 years

## Infrastructure / Transportation

Support East Texas farmers, ranchers, and business owners, including better rural infrastructure like roads, schools, and hospitals.

Prioritizes early education for children in kindergarten through third grade.

Supports improved rural school infrastructure in East Texas.

- Prioritizes early education for children in kindergarten through third grade.
- Supports improved rural school infrastructure in East Texas.

Education

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

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Rocky Thigpen

Supports providing "real property tax relief for Texas homeowners and families."

Supports bail reform to keep violent offenders in jail, increased law enforcement funding and President Donald Trump’s plan to detain and deport undocumented immigrants.

Supports term limits for Congress members.

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