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State Representative, 81st District

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state representative votes on Texas laws and the state budget in the Texas House of Representatives.

All of Ector, Loving, Ward and Winkler counties.

Ceasar Sanchez

Democratic

Nonprofit director

The gist

No documented position found.

Photo of Brooks Landgraf
Brooks LandgrafOfficial portrait — Texas House of Representatives

Brooks Landgraf

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; attorney and rancher

The gist

  • Authored bills to eliminate the STAAR test.
  • Authored a bill banning new camp cabins in floodplains.
  • Authored a 2025 law regulating chemical container storage sites.
  • Opposes any increase in the overall state tax burden.
  • Authored a 2025 law on storing high-level radioactive waste.In office
  • Authored a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. Authored bills to eliminate the STAAR test.

    Landgraf files bill to scrap STAAR ahead of special legislative session

    Campaign website · brookslandgraf.com

    “they want to scrap the STAAR test”
    Bills authored by Rep. Brooks Landgraf, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)

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

    “eliminating certain state-required assessment instruments and certain end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law”
  2. Authored a bill banning new camp cabins in floodplains.

    Landgraf files bill to reduce flood risks at river camps

    Campaign website · brookslandgraf.com

    “The bill prohibits the construction of new overnight accommodations, including summer camp cabins, within 100-year floodplains.”
  3. Authored a 2025 law regulating chemical container storage sites.

    Landgraf's chemical storage reform inspired by West Texans becomes law

    Campaign website · brookslandgraf.com

    “to protect Texas families from the dangers posed by fly-by-night chemical container storage operations is now law”
    Bills authored by Rep. Brooks Landgraf, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)

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

    “the installation and operation of intermediate bulk container recycling facilities”
  4. Opposes any increase in the overall state tax burden.

    Issues - Representative Brooks Landgraf

    Campaign website · brookslandgraf.com

    “I will oppose any measure or measures that increases the overall state-tax burden.”
  5. Authored a 2025 law on storing high-level radioactive waste.

    Bills authored by Rep. Brooks Landgraf, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)

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

    “Relating to the disposal or storage of high-level radioactive waste.”
  6. Authored a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote.

    Bills authored by Rep. Brooks Landgraf, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)

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

    “Relating to a person submitting proof of citizenship to verify eligibility to vote in Texas.”

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