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State Representative, 69th District
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James B. Frank

Candidate for State Representative, 69th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; manufacturer

State representative for District 69 since 2013 and chairman of the House Human Services Committee from 2019 to 2024; a former banker whose businesses include three Wichita Falls manufacturers.

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Photo: Official portrait — Texas House of Representatives

Documented positions

Health & human services

  • Led the shift to community-based foster care.In office

    Rep. James Frank — Biography

    Government record · Texas House of Representatives · house.texas.gov

    “James spearheaded legislation that transitioned the state's foster care system to a community-based care model”
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  • Authored a 2025 law on child welfare licensing.In office

    HB 2789 (2025) became law.

    Bills authored by Rep. James Frank, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to the regulation of child welfare, including licensure, community-based care contractors, family homes, and child-care facilities.”
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  • Authored a bill banning direct-to-consumer drug advertising.In office

    HB 4586 (2025) did not become law.

    Bills authored by Rep. James Frank, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to prohibited direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising; providing an administrative penalty.”
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Government & transparency

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from James B. Frank on them.

  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

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