Brian Birdwell
2010 - Present
2027
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Brian Birdwell (Republican Party) is a member of the Texas State Senate, representing District 22. He assumed office in 2010. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Birdwell (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Texas State Senate to represent District 22. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Birdwell was elected senate president pro tempore on January 12, 2021.[1]
Biography
Birdwell graduated from Lamar University, as the Distinguished Military Graduate of the Army ROTC program. He is also a graduate of Command and General Staff College, and holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Birdwell is a decorated Army veteran, and has received many honors due to his dedicated service to his Country. During his service, Birdwell served in numerous locations around the world, including South Korea, Germany, Central America and the Middle East. In 1990, Birdwell was deployed to Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm during the first Gulf War. He was awarded the Bronze Star for Exceptional Meritorious Achievement. In 2001, Birdwell served as the military aide to the Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management. When the Pentagon was attacked on September 11, 2001, Birdwell sustained life threatening burns when he was thrown from his office chair and into the flames. For his wounds at the Pentagon, he was awarded the Purple Heart, and upon retirement received the Legion of Merit Award.
Birdwell attributes his recovery and healing since 9/11 to his Christian faith. Birdwell's experience on 9/11 inspired he and his wife to launch Face The Fire Ministries, a nonprofit organization that supports critical burn survivors and wounded servicemen and women and their families. Birdwell and his wife have also written a book, Refined by Fire: A Family's Triumph of Love and Faith, in which they chronicle their life changing experiences.
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Birdwell was assigned to the following committees:
- Veteran Affairs & Border Security Committee, Chair
- Business & Commerce Committee
- Committee of the Whole Senate
- Education Committee
- Natural Resources and Economic Development Committee, Chair
- Special Committee on Redistricting
- Senate State Affairs Committee
2021-2022
Birdwell was assigned to the following committees:
- Criminal Justice Committee
- Senate Higher Education Committee
- Natural Resources and Economic Development Committee, Chair
- Senate State Affairs Committee, Vice chair
2019-2020
Birdwell was assigned to the following committees:
- Finance Committee
- Natural Resources and Economic Development Committee, Chair
- Senate State Affairs Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Criminal Justice |
| • Finance |
| • Nominations, Chair |
| • State Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Birdwell served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Natural Resources and Economic Development |
| • Nominations, Chair |
| • State Affairs |
| • Veteran Affairs & Military Installations |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Birdwell served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Economic Development |
| • Government Organization |
| • Higher Education |
| • Veteran Affairs & Military Installations, Vice chair |
| • Joint Committee on Oversight of Higher Ed Governance, Excellence & Transparency |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Birdwell served on the following Texas Senate committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Veteran Affairs & Military Installations, Vice chair |
| • Higher Education, Vice chair |
| • Economic Development |
| • Government Organization |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Birdwell served on the following Texas Senate committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Economic Development |
| • Government Organization |
| • Higher Education |
| • Veteran Affairs & Military Installations |
| • Veterans Health |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Texas State Senate District 22
Incumbent Brian Birdwell defeated Jeremy Schroppel in the general election for Texas State Senate District 22 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Brian Birdwell (R) | 74.3 | 190,988 |
 | Jeremy Schroppel (L)  | 25.7 | 66,204 | |
| Total votes: 257,192 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 22
Incumbent Brian Birdwell advanced from the Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 22 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Birdwell | 100.0 | 69,270 |
| Total votes: 69,270 | |||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Texas State Senate District 22
Jeremy Schroppel advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas State Senate District 22 on March 19, 2022.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Jeremy Schroppel (L) |
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Texas State Senate District 22
Incumbent Brian Birdwell defeated Robert Vick in the general election for Texas State Senate District 22 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Birdwell (R) | 68.5 | 257,208 |
 | Robert Vick (D) | 31.5 | 118,538 | |
| Total votes: 375,746 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas State Senate District 22
Robert Vick advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas State Senate District 22 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Vick | 100.0 | 36,751 |
| Total votes: 36,751 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 22
Incumbent Brian Birdwell advanced from the Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 22 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Birdwell | 100.0 | 89,609 |
| Total votes: 89,609 | |||
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Campaign finance
2016
- See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Texas State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 14, 2015.[2]
Incumbent Brian Birdwell defeated Michael Collins in the Texas State Senate District 22 general election.[3]
| Texas State Senate, District 22 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Brian Birdwell Incumbent |
70.43% | 211,380 | |
| Democratic | Michael Collins | 29.57% | 88,769 | |
| Total Votes | 300,149 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Michael Collins ran unopposed in the Texas State Senate District 22 Democratic Primary.[4][5]
| Texas State Senate, District 22 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Michael Collins (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Brian Birdwell ran unopposed in the Texas State Senate District 22 Republican Primary.[4][5]
| Texas State Senate, District 22 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Brian Birdwell Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2012
Birdwell won re-election in the 2012 election for Texas State Senate, District 22. Birdwell ran unopposed in the May 29 primary election and defeated Tom Kilbride (L) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Brian Birdwell |
85.2% | 188,544 | |
| Libertarian | Tom Kilbride | 14.8% | 32,786 | |
| Total Votes | 221,330 | |||
2010
- See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2010
Birdwell won re-election unopposed to the 22nd District seat in 2010.[6] The general election took place on November 6, 2012.
He was originally elected via special election in June 2010 to fill the unexpired term of Kip Averitt.[7]
| Texas State Senate, District 22 2010 General election results | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Brian Birdwell (R)
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134,231 | 100% | ||
Campaign themes
2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2023
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In 2023, the Texas State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 29.
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the Texas State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 31.
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2020
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2019
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In 2019, the Texas State Legislature was in its 86th legislative session from January 8 through May 27.
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2018
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2017
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In 2017, the Texas State Legislature was in its 85th legislative session from January 10 through May 29. A special session was held from July 18 to August 15.
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2016
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2015
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In 2015, the Texas State Legislature was in its 84th legislative session from January 13 through June 1.
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2014
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In 2014, the Texas State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2013
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In 2013, the Texas State Legislature was in its 83rd legislative session from January 8 through May 27. Thirty minutes after the regular session ended, Governor Rick Perry called legislators back for a special session starting that evening.[8] Two additional called sessions were held from July 1 through July 30 and July 30 through August 5.[9]
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2012
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In 2012, the Texas State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2011
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In 2011, the Texas State Legislature was in its 82nd legislative session from January 11 through May 30. A special session was called for May 31 through June 29.[9]
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Personal
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Brian and his wife, Mel, have one son, Matt. They reside in Granbury, TX.
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Texas State Senate District 22 |
Officeholder Texas State Senate District 22 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Legislative Reference Library, "87th Legislature, 2021-2022," accessed January 19, 2021
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History," accessed February 17, 2014
- ↑ Corsicana Daily Sun, "Birdwell chosen for November ballot," July 23, 2010
- ↑ kten.com, "Texas Lawmakers To Tackle Redistricting In Special Session," May 29, 2013
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Legislative reference Library of Texas, "Texas Legislative Sessions and Years," accessed June 13, 2014
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Texas State Senate District 22 2010-Present |
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