Occupation: Farmer
Education: Texas A&M University, B.A., 1993; St. Mary's University, M.A., 1997; St. Mary's University, J.D., 1997; University of Arkansas, L.L.M., 1998
Legislative Experience: House Member, 2003 - 2007; Senate Member, 2007 - present
Hometown: Katy
Party: Republican

Senator Glenn Hegar, the youngest member of the Texas Senate, is a sixth generation Texan who farms on land that has been in his family since the mid 1800s. Glenn, his wife Dara, and their children Claire, Julia and Jonah, live in Katy, where they attend Memorial Lutheran Church.

Senator Hegar serves as Vice Chairman of the influential Sunset Advisory Commission, Chairman of the Legislative Sportsman's Caucus, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Government Organization, in addition to serving as a member of the Committees on Natural Resources, Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Nominations, and Criminal Justice. Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst's appointment of Senator Hegar as Vice Chairman of the Sunset Advisory Commission made Texas history, marking the first time that a freshman member of the Texas Legislature has been appointed to a leadership position of Chairman or Vice Chairman of the powerful Sunset Advisory Commission. In addition to his other appointments, Senator Hegar is a member of the Environmental Flows Advisory Group and a member of the Legislature's Rural Caucus. He was appointed by Lieutenant Governor Dewhurst to serve on the Agriculture and Rural Development Committee and the Fiscal Affairs and Government Operations Committee of the Southern Legislative Conference.

Senator Hegar is a true conservative, who fights for his constituent's interests and strongly defends the values of faith, family and freedom. In a few short years, he has reduced government inefficiencies, saved taxpayer dollars, and provided common sense solutions to problems facing everyday Texans.

In 2009, Glenn was recognized for his strong stand on 2nd Amendment rights by being awarded the Doc Brown Legislator of the Year Award for 2009 from the Texas State Rifle Association and Texans for Lawsuit Reform recognized him with the Civil Justice Leadership Award for his work on ensuring Texas retains a world class justice system. In prior sessions, he was recognized as Best Legislator and the Rookie of the Year for the 80th Session by Capitol Inside, received the Legislative Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Police Association, Stars for Rural Texas from the Texas Farm Bureau, and the Perfectly Pro-Life Award from Texas Right to Life.

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Newsletter

August 24, 2009
81st Legislature in Review (PDF)

September 19, 2008
2008 Interim in Review (PDF)

October 25, 2007
80th Legislature in Review (PDF)

Press Room
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September 30, 2009
Environmental Flows Advisory Group Appoints Stakeholders for Colorado/Lavaca and Guadalupe/San Antonio River Basins

September 24, 2009
Senator Glenn Hegar Reminds Texans of Voter Registration Deadline for Proposed Texas Constitutional Amendments Election

September 11, 2009
Senator Hegar Addresses Edwards Aquifer Stakeholders As Work Begins On Aquifer Species Recovery Plan

September 9, 2009
Senator Glenn Hegar Issues Hurricane Preparedness Tips for Severe Weather

August 24, 2009
Statement by Senator Glenn Hegar in Response to SAWS' Filing of a Frivolous Lawsuit in Travis District Court Today

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Office Information

81st Session Committee Membership

• Government Organization - Vice Chair
• Agriculture & Rural Affairs
• Criminal Justice
• Natural Resources
• Nominations

District Analysis: District 18

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