ODESSA — State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) joined U.S. Representative August Pfluger (TX-11), Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis, and Kevin Sparks in Del Rio on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, for an update on federal border security efforts and Operation Lone Star.

“We are a country that is guided by the rule of law, and out-of-control illegal immigration makes a mockery of this principle,” Representative Landgraf said. “That is why I'm proud to have supported efforts to improve border security at every turn and why I will not stop fighting until the Texas border is secure."

Representative Landgraf helped allocate an additional $2.9 billion for Texas border security operations in 2021-2022, and did so without raising or creating any new taxes. This funding paved the way for Operation Lone Star, a joint effort between the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard to prevent human smuggling and drug trafficking coming from Mexico into Texas. The operation deploys air, ground, marine, and tactical border security assets to high-threat areas along the border. Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, thousands of pounds of drugs such as meth, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl have been seized. DPS reports, the amount of fentanyl seized so far is enough to kill 36 million people. The operation has also resulted in over 185,000 apprehensions of illegal migrants.

"Where the Biden administration has failed to act, Texas has stepped up, and I’m proud to be a leader in our state’s fight," Representative Landgraf said. "After visiting Del Rio on Tuesday, I saw with my own eyes just how much more work needs to be done and I'm not going to let up."

"On this visit, we learned that the Del Rio sector saw more illegal migrant crossings in 2021 than in the past nine years combined," Congressman August Pfluger explained. "Without Texas’ border security resources, DPS officers, and law enforcement personnel—the chaos we are seeing along the border would be even worse. I applaud the efforts of the Texas Legislature—including Rep. Landgraf, Rep. Murr, Speaker Craddick, and others—as well as Ector County Sheriff Griffis and all of our law enforcement heroes in this district who are pitching in and working tirelessly to secure our border."

Texas is also picking up the slack when it comes to the border wall, providing $1 billion to finish the work halted by the Biden administration. Construction of the barrier, which is also being partially funded by private donations, is already underway on state owned land.

"It’s the federal government’s job to secure our border, but in Texas, we don’t ask for permission to defend our sovereignty and protect our communities—and we aren’t going to ask for forgiveness either," Representative Landgraf stated. "The brave men and women in uniform stationed at the border are heroes, making every Texan safer. They are catching some of the world’s worst criminals, preventing crimes before they happen and liberating countless children from the shackles of human trafficking."

Show your support for a secure Texas border by voting for State Representative Brooks Landgraf on March 1, 2022. Early voting for the Republican Primary Election runs February 14 - 25, 2022.

Brooks Landgraf has the support of Texas Law Enforcement across the state, with the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT) endorsing Landgraf for reelection.

CLEAT's endorsement reads in part: “Because of your commitment to law enforcement and criminal justice issues and your public position regarding issues that will impact the rank-and-file officers in the state, the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, or CLEAT, has endorsed your candidacy for State Representative." 

ODESSA — State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) hosted a town hall on Thursday evening in Kermit. During the event, Rep. Landgraf provided an update on actions taken by the Texas legislature in 2021 and fielded questions from those in attendance. This wraps up Landgraf’s 2021 post-session town hall schedule, in which he hosted a town hall in each of the four counties he serves as a member of the Texas House of Representatives.

“It’s an honor to represent Winkler County in the Texas House,” Landgraf said. “It was an evening with great people and great food and I’m thankful to everyone who found time in their busy schedules to make it out. The folks in Kermit, Wink and Winkler County know I’ve got their back, and I know they’ve got mine.”

During the town hall Landgraf fielded questions regarding, among other things, transportation challenges faced in the Permian Basin, federal vaccine mandate concerns, state healthcare needs, and his work as chairman of the House Environmental Regulation Committee.

“I always want to travel the district after a legislative session to hear directly from my constituents. So after a few overtime sessions, it was especially nice to see some friendly faces from Kermit and Wink and have an honest discussion about all the legislature did in 2021 while enjoying some delicious BBQ. I’m thankful to everyone who attended and to Poor Daddy’s BBQ for doing an excellent job once again,” Landgraf concluded.

ODESSA — State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) hosted a town hall on Tuesday evening in Andrews at the Andrews Senior Activity Center. During the event, Rep. Landgraf provided an update on actions taken by the Texas legislature in 2021 and fielded questions from those in attendance. This was one of four town halls Landgraf is scheduled to host before the end of the year, one in each of the four counties he serves as a member of the Texas House of Representatives.

“Andrews will always have a special place in my heart,” Landgraf said. “I appreciate everyone for coming out and making this town hall special. I’m sad that Andrews County is no longer going to be in HD 81, but my staff and I look forward to providing the highest level of constituent services possible between now and January, 2023.”

Following the results of the 2020 census and 2021 state redistricting process, Andrews County was drawn out of House District 81, represented by Landgraf, and into House District 88. The new state house map is in effect for the 2022 primary and general elections, meaning Landgraf will continue representing Andrews County until January 10, 2023, when his current term ends and duly elected members of the Texas House and Senate are sworn in for a new two-year term.

Republican State Representative Ken King, who represents House District 88, joined Landgraf at the town hall. King, a former school board member, is on the House Public Education Committee and serves as chair of the House Culture, Recreation and Tourism Committee. King is President of Black Gold Pump and Supply Inc., in Canadian, Texas. 

During the town hall, Landgraf fielded questions regarding, among other things, border security, the state’s power grid, law enforcement needs, and his work to secure transportation funding for the Permian Basin.

“I’m so thankful to Chairman King and all of the folks in Andrews who came and asked questions, especially those who came early and stayed late to help set up and take down the town hall. Y’all have embraced me like a son. No matter what happens, I will never stop fighting for the people of Andrews and the Permian Basin,” Landgraf concluded.

ODESSA — State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) filed papers Thursday with the Republican Party of Texas to run for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives.

“I love West Texas and remain unwaveringly committed to our time-honored principles of liberty, self-reliance and integrity,” Landgraf said. “I’m in the best position to do the most good for West Texas and fight for our conservative values in the Texas House of Representatives. Together we’ve made the voice of West Texas as strong as it has ever been in the Texas Capitol, and we’re not done yet.”

Thanks in part to Landgraf’s leadership this year, the Texas Legislature passed pro-Second Amendment constitutional carry legislation, a pro-life heartbeat bill and dedicated nearly $3 billion to secure the border where the Biden administration has failed, among other groundbreaking conservative legislative victories.  

Landgraf also serves as the Chair of the House Environmental Regulation Committee, which is a vitally important committee for the Permian Basin’s energy industry and the West Texans Landgraf serves. As chairman, Landgraf killed radical environmental policy proposals in 2021. Bills seeking to outlaw flaring, attempting to create climate change councils, or calling for the passage of the Green New Deal did not see the light of day in the committee under his watch. 

Landgraf has fought hard to ensure state resources are prioritized for the Permian Basin, and the fruit of his labor is becoming more and more evident, exemplified by the record-breaking transportation funding that has been secured for the Permian Basin the last three years in a row. The state’s most recent budget discussions resulted in several other major wins for West Texas, including additional funding for rural school districts, hundreds of millions of dollars for rural broadband infrastructure, funding for higher education construction projects in Odessa, and $40 million to build a Permian Basin behavioral health center set to be complete by 2024.

“It is with a humble heart full of gratitude that I once again ask for your vote. I’m honored to serve the community where I was raised, where I met my wife and where we have chosen to raise our daughter. That’s why I will never stop fighting for the Permian Basin. This is my home. With your vote and prayerful support, I’ll continue to be the  voice West Texans deserve to have in the Texas House of Representatives,” Landgraf concluded.

ODESSA — State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) will host a town hall on Thursday, December 9 in Kermit at Poor Daddy’s BBQ. During the event, Rep. Landgraf will provide an update on actions taken by the Texas legislature in 2021. This is the one of four town halls Landgraf is scheduled to host before the end of the year, one in each of the four counties he represents.

“These town halls are an opportunity for the community to come together, ask questions and get a no-nonsense update on what the Texas legislature has been up to and how it impacts our lives in the Permian Basin,” Landgraf said. “This is going to be a family-style event and food will be provided.”

Winkler County Town Hall
WHEN: Thursday, December 9, 2021 | 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Poor Daddy's BBQ (123 N Mulberry St, Kermit, Texas 79745)

ODESSA — State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) will host a town hall on Tuesday, December 7 in Andrews at the Andrews Senior Center. During the event, Rep. Landgraf will provide an update on actions taken by the Texas legislature in 2021. This is the one of four town halls Landgraf is scheduled to host before the end of the year, one in each of the four counties he represents.

“These town halls are an opportunity for the community to come together, ask questions and get a no-nonsense update on what the Texas legislature has been up to and how it impacts our lives in the Permian Basin,” Landgraf said. “This is going to be a family-style event and food will be provided.”

Andrews County Town Hall
WHEN: Tuesday, December 7, 2021 | 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Andrews Senior Center (310 W Broadway St, Andrews, Texas 79714)

ODESSA — State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) hosted a town hall on Thursday evening in Monahans at the Ward County Event Center. During the event, Rep. Landgraf provided an update on actions taken by the Texas legislature in 2021 and fielded questions from those in attendance. This was the second of four town halls that Landgraf is scheduled to host in November and December, one in each of the four counties he serves as a member of the Texas House of Representatives.

“Ward County is a special place filled with great people,” Landgraf said. “I’m always impressed by the turnout we get in Ward County. I know everyone has busy lives, being pulled in a million directions, so I’m very thankful to all of the folks who joined us at the town hall.”

Landgraf fielded questions regarding, among other things, the state’s ramped up border security, federal vaccine mandate concerns, broadband development, and his work to secure transportation funding for the Permian Basin. 

“The goal of these town halls is to have an open, honest, family-type discussion, and I think we accomplished that tonight at the beautiful Ward County Event Center. I want to thank Pappy’s BBQ for providing an incredible meal and Teresa Burnet for all of her help getting this town hall put together,” Landgraf concluded.

ODESSA — State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) issued the following statement announcing his plans to run for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives.

“With a heart full of gratitude, I’ll be asking my fellow West Texans to send me back to the Texas House of Representatives in the 2022 election to serve as our state representative,” Landgraf said. 

Landgraf’s announcement is in response to speculation that he would be running for a seat in the Texas Senate.

“I was born and raised in West Texas. I will never stop fighting for West Texas and the Texas House of Representative is where I can best fight for us and our conservative values,” Landgraf said. “We’ve made the voice of West Texas as strong as it has ever been in the Texas Capitol, and we’re not done yet.”

Brooks Landgraf has been recognized by multiple conservative groups for his efforts in the Texas Legislature to promote life, defend Texans' constitutional rights, cut taxes, secure the border and to fight federal overreach. In addition to being a conservative leader, Brooks has a steadfast reputation at the Capitol as a lawmaker who fights for West Texas. 

Brooks continues to fight for common-sense, conservative solutions that protect the rights of law-abiding Texans and prioritize individual liberty. As chairman of the House Environmental Regulation Committee, Brooks is on the frontlines protecting the Texas oil and gas industry—and the West Texans who power it—from federal overreach by the Biden Administration and liberal Democrats who’ve infiltrated Texas. 

“With your vote and prayerful support, I’ll keep my nose to the grindstone, pounding the pavement and serving as a megaphone for West Texans at the state Capitol—the way that I have since day one,” Landgraf said.

Brooks is a native son of Odessa whose family has been ranching in West Texas for five generations. He and his wife, Shelby, have one daughter, Hollis Rose. They enjoy volunteering together for local charities, and the family loves spending time together working on the family cattle ranch. They attend church at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Odessa.