Currently holds the office of Texas House of Representatives - District 17 until January 13, 2025.
Candidate for Texas House of Representatives - District 17 in 2024 Texas General Election.
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Stan Gerdes believes that all life is sacred and must be protected. That all children, born and unborn, deserve to be treated with dignity. As a father, he has seen firsthand the preciousness of a child and the importance of raising them in a family. As State Representative, Stan ensured that families in need will have health insurance for prenatal care through the first year of a newborn's life. Stan will always support pro-life initiatives and support for families. Learn more
Stan dedicated 6 billion to upgrade school safety procedures across Texas, which includes armed officers, rapid response measures, and mental health training. Stan will do whatever it takes to defend Texas children. Learn more
Education prepares our children to enter the workforce and pursue their dreams. Stan Gerdes supported funding our public schools so our students have the best resources available to them to learn. He has also invested heavily in training grants to provide job training, apprenticeships, and education courses to rural communities. However, none of this would matter without our excellent teachers. Recently, Stan secured a much-needed cost-of-living adjustment for our retired educators. Stan stands with education 100%. Learn more
As parents, our biggest concern is the safety of our children. Stan Gerdes increased the protection of our kids both at home and in school. He passed a bill that protects minors online by limiting their access to social media to prevent big tech and sexual predators from preying on them. Additionally, Stan dedicated 6 billion to upgrade school safety procedures across Texas, which includes armed officers, rapid response measures, and mental health training. Stan will do whatever it takes to defend Texas children. Learn more
As the Austin sprawl continues to place heavy demands on Central Texas’ water resources, it is more important than ever that we have groundwater and surface water protections in place. Stan Gerdes has worked on critical legislation to protect our local water resources and he will continue that work as our State Representative. Learn more
Stan is endorsed by the National Rifle Association and Texas State Rifle Association, he will fight to secure our right to bear arms. He believes every citizen has a right to protect themselves and their family. This country was built on the idea that freedom and liberty should prevail against all forms of government tyranny. The Constitution grants the people the power to keep this a reality. That is why Stan will do everything to shield our right to firearms. Learn more
Stan Gerdes is fighting to turn the tide of illegal immigration. He secured 6.6 billion to finish the wall, increase border patrols, and strengthen ports of entry, making it the largest investment in border security in Texas' history. Stan will not stop fighting until the border is fully secured from drug dealers, human traffickers, and cartel members who threaten our nation and our state. Learn more
This legislation expanded tax exemptions and introduced caps on appraisals to protect property owners from excessive appraisal increases. Stan will continue to push for permanent tax decreases to help our families because hardworking taxpayers should get to keep what they earn. Learn more
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