State of Texas
State Senator, District 4
Brett W. Ligon
Republican Incumbent- On ballot as
- BRETT W. LIGON
- Current role
- Texas State Senator, District 4 (elected May 2, 2026, special election; unexpired term of former Sen. Brandon Creighton)
- Background
- B.A. in political science, Texas A&M University
- J.D., South Texas College of Law
- Certificate in Government Management, Sam Houston State University
- Born in Texas and raised in Montgomery County
- Experience
- Montgomery County District Attorney (2008–2025)
- Earlier: Assistant District Attorney, Harris County
- Earlier: counsel, Houston Police Officers' Union
- Top priorities
- "Fight for taxpayers, strengthen border security, improve flood mitigation"
- "Lower property taxes and homeowners insurance rates"
- "Public safety is the first responsibility of government"
- "Border security is a public safety issue, plain and simple"
- Tidbits
- Abortion: Pro Life
- Border and immigration: Campaign site: "Texas must continue to take decisive action to secure the border, disrupt criminal networks, and support state and local law enforcement efforts
- Guns: Pro Second Amendment
- Public schools and vouchers: No public statement found
- Property taxes: Campaign site: "Real reform means limiting excessive appraisal increases, demanding transparency from taxing entities, and reducing reliance on property taxes altogether."
Claims and the record- Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
- Endorsements
- Houston Police Officers' Union
- Texas Right to Life
- Texas Home School Coalition (THSC)
- CLEAT
- Texas AFL-CIO
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- Gov. Greg Abbott (primary)
- Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (primary)
- Former state Sen. Brandon Creighton (primary)
- Numerous Republican Officials and Conservative & Law Enforcement Organizations – too many to list (see website)
- Campaign website
- ligonfortexas.com
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