Larry Taylor (Texas)

Larry Taylor

Republican Party

Prior offices

Texas House of Representatives District 24

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Texas State Senate District 11

Successor: Mayes Middleton

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Education

High school

Friendswood High School

Bachelor's

Baylor University, 1982

Personal

Profession

Insurance

Contact

Campaign website

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Larry Taylor (Republican Party) was a member of the Texas State Senate, representing District 11. He assumed office in 2013. He left office on January 10, 2023.

Taylor (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Texas State Senate to represent District 11. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Taylor served in the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 24 from 2003 to 2013.

Note: For the 2012 Democratic candidate for District 110 of the Texas House of Representatives, please view Larry Taylor.

Biography

Taylor received his B.B.A. from Baylor University in 1982 and has owned Truman Taylor Insurance Company.

He has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Hope Foundation, the President of the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce, a Member of the Friendswood High School Site-Based Decision-Making Committee, and President of the Friendswood Rotary Club.

Taylor has previously served as Mayor Pro Tempore and City Council member in the city of Friendswood.

Committee assignments

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2021-2022

Taylor was assigned to the following committees:

• Education Committee, Chair
• Finance Committee
• Senate Higher Education Committee
• Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs Committee
• Veteran Affairs & Border Security Committee

2019-2020

Taylor was assigned to the following committees:

• Education Committee, Chair
• Finance Committee
• Senate Higher Education Committee
• Water and Rural Affairs Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Texas committee assignments, 2017
• Business & Commerce
• Education, Chair
• Finance
• Higher Education

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Taylor served on the following committees:

Texas committee assignments, 2015
• Education, Chair
• Finance
• Intergovernmental Relations

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Taylor served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Taylor served on the following committees:

Texas committee assignments, 2011
• Elections
• Insurance

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Taylor served on the following committees:

Texas committee assignments, 2009
• Insurance
• Ways & Means

Issues

Texas Windstorm Insurance Association

Taylor has been a proponent of reforming the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA), the sole state insurer for wind and hail coverage for 14 coastal counties and part of Harris County. He had introduced a proposal, HB 2818, to reform the association, but the legislation was left pending in committee.

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2022

See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2022

Larry Taylor did not file to run for re-election.

2020

See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Texas State Senate District 11

Incumbent Larry Taylor defeated Susan Criss and Jared Wissel in the general election for Texas State Senate District 11 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Larry Taylor (R)	59.5	231,268
		Susan Criss (D)	38.1	148,225
	Submit photo	Jared Wissel (L)	2.4	9,519

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 389,012
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas State Senate District 11

Susan Criss defeated Margarita Ruiz Johnson in the Democratic primary for Texas State Senate District 11 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Susan Criss	53.0	26,155
		Margarita Ruiz Johnson	47.0	23,188

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 49,343
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 11

Incumbent Larry Taylor advanced from the Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 11 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Larry Taylor	100.0	63,378

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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Texas State Senate District 11

Jared Wissel advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas State Senate District 11 on March 21, 2020.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Jared Wissel (L)

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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.

Incumbent Larry Taylor ran unopposed in the Texas State Senate District 11 general election.

Texas State Senate, District 11 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Larry Taylor Incumbent (unopposed)	100.00%	218,201
Total Votes				218,201
Source: Texas Secretary of State

Incumbent Larry Taylor ran unopposed in the Texas State Senate District 11 Republican Primary.

Texas State Senate, District 11 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Larry Taylor Incumbent (unopposed)

2012

See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2012

Taylor won election in the 2012 election for Texas State Senate, District 11. Taylor defeated Dave Norman and Daniel McCool in the May 29 primary election and defeated Jacqueline Acquistapace (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

Texas State Senate, District 11, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Larry Taylor	66%	181,106
	Democratic	Jacqueline Acquistapace	34%	93,227
Total Votes				274,333

Texas State Senate District 11 Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Larry Taylor	58.2%	29,816
Dave Norman	25.3%	12,932
Daniel McCool	16.5%	8,460
Total Votes		51,208

2010

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2010

Taylor won re-election to the 24th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the March 2nd primary. Taylor defeated Libertarian Joel Grace in the general election on November 2, 2010.

Texas House of Representatives, District 24 2010 General election results
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Larry Taylor (R)		39,193	88.7%
Joel Grace (L)		4,989	11.29%

2008

On November 4, 2008, Taylor won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 24th District, defeating Rafael Ramos (L). Taylor received 47,378 votes in the election while Ramos received 7,515 votes. Taylor raised $162,158 for his campaign.

Texas House of Representatives, District 24
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Larry Taylor (R)		47,378	86.30%
Rafael Ramos (L)		7,515	13.69%

Campaign themes

2020

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Campaign finance summary

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Larry Taylor campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2020	Texas State Senate District 11	Won general	$1,437,662	N/A**
2012	Texas State Senate, District 11	Won	$2,031,071	N/A**
2010	Texas State House, District 24	Won	$333,352	N/A**
2008	Texas State House, District 24	Won	$162,158	N/A**
2006	Texas State House, District 24	Won	$164,438	N/A**
2004	Texas State House, District 24	Won	$111,050	N/A**
2002	Texas State House, District 24	Won	$329,577	N/A**
1998	Texas State House, District 24	Lost	$279,645	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2022

In 2022, the Texas State Legislature was not in session.

2021

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In 2021, the Texas State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 31. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Equality Texas Legislators are scored on bills related to LGBT issues. National Federation of Independent Business in Texas Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues." Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills relating to taxes and property rights. Texas Right to Life Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. Texas Sierra Club Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Texas Values Action Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Empower Texans Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues." Environment Texas Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and public health issues. Equality Texas Legislators are scored on bills related to LGBT issues. Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills relating to taxes and property rights. Texas Eagle Forum: House and Senate Legislators are scored based on votes relating to conservative issues. Texas Right to Life Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. Texas Values Action Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the Texas State Legislature did not hold a regular session.

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. Conservative Roundtable Legislators are scored on their votes for or against the organization's position and principles. Empower Texans Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues." Environment Texas Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and public health issues. Equality Texas Legislators are scored on bills related to LGBT issues. National Federation of Independent Business in Texas Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills relating to taxes and property rights. Texans for Vaccine Choice Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. Texas Alliance for Life Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to social issues. Texas Association of Business Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to businesses, taxpayers, and families. Texas Right to Life Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. Texas Sierra Club Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. Texas Values Action Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Young Conservatives of Texas Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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. Americans for Prosperity Texas - Texas Legislative Report Card 2015 Legislators are scored on how they voted on tax and fiscal legislation. Concerned Women for America of Texas: Legislative Scorecard for the 84th session Legislators are scored based on votes on bills relating to abortion, common core, and sex trafficking. Conservative Roundtable: Senate and House - 2015 Conservative Solutions Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes for or against the organization's position and principles. Empower Texans - 2015 Fiscal Responsibility Index Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues." Equality Texas - Equality Texas rankings for the Texas House during the 84th legislative session Legislators are scored on bills related to LGBT issues. Environment Texas - 2015 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and public health issues. Heritage Alliance - 2015 Texas Conservative Report Legislators are scored based on votes on social issues, economic issues, and other issues. National Federation of Independent Business in Texas: 2015 Legislative Voting Record Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. Texas Association of Business: Senate and House - For the Record 2015 Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to businesses, taxpayers, and families. Texas Eagle Forum - 2015 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored based on votes relating to conservative issues. Texas Right to Life - 2015 Legislative Scores Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. Texas Tribune Guest Column: Mark P. Jones - The 2015 Texas House, From Right to Left Mark P. Jones, chair of the Department of Political Science at Rice University, biennially ranks state representatives based on how liberal and conservative they are according to legislative history. Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom - 2015 Session Report Card Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills relating to taxes and property rights. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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. Two additional called sessions were held from July 1 through July 30 and July 30 through August 5. Concerned Women for America of Texas: Senate and House Legislators are scored based on votes on bills relating to abortion, common core, and sex trafficking. Conservative Roundtable - 2013 Conservative Solutions Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes for or against the organization's position and principles. Empower Texans - 2013 Fiscal Responsibility Index Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues." Environment Texas - 2013 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and public health issues. Equality Texas - Equality Texas rankings for the Texas House during the 83rd regular legislative session Legislators are scored on bills related to LGBT issues. NARAL Pro-Choice Texas: 2013 Legislative Scorecard on House Bill 2 Legislators are scored based on votes for House Bill 2. National Federation of Independent Business in Texas: 2013-2014 Legislative Voting Record Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. Texas Association of Business: Senate and House - For the Record 2013 Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to businesses, taxpayers, and families. Texas Eagle Forum - 2013 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored based on votes relating to conservative issues. Texas League of Conservation Voters - 2013 Scorecard Legislators are scored based on votes relating to environment and conservation issues. Texas Right to Life - 2013 Legislative Scores Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. Texas Tribune Guest Column: Mark P. Jones - The 2013 Texas House, From Right to Left Mark P. Jones, chair of the Department of Political Science at Rice University, biennially ranks state representatives based on how liberal and conservative they are according to legislative history. Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom - 2013 Session Report Card Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills relating to taxes and property rights. The American Conservative Union - 2013 State Legislative Ratings Guide Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Young Conservatives of Texas - 83rd Session House Budget Scorecard Legislators are scored based on votes for Amendments 2, 12, 51, 95, and 118. Young Conservatives of Texas: House and Senate Legislators are scored based on their votes on conservative issues.

2012

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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. Conservative Roundtable - 2012 Conservative Roundtable Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes for or against the organization's position and principles. Empower Texans - 2011 Fiscal Responsibility Index Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues." Environment Texas - 2011 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and public health issues. Heritage Alliance - 2011 Texas Conservative Report Legislators are scored based on votes on social issues, economic issues, and other issues. Humane Society Legislative Fund - Humane 2011 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on animal protection bills. Texas Eagle Forum - The 82nd Legislative Session: Lost Opportunities Legislators are scored based on votes relating to conservative issues. Texas Right to Life - 2011 Legislative Scores Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues. Texas League of Conservation Votes - 2011 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored based on votes relating to environment and conservation issues. Texas Tribune Guest Column: Mark P. Jones - Liberals and Conservatives in the Texas House: The 2011 Ranking Mark P. Jones, chair of the Department of Political Science at Rice University, biennially ranks state representatives based on how liberal and conservative they are according to legislative history. Texas Watch: 2011 Legislative Scorecard Legislators are scored based on consumer-related bills. Young Conservatives of Texas - Legislative Ratings for the 82nd Legislature Legislators are scored based on their votes on conservative issues.

Personal

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Taylor is married and has three children. He lives in his birthplace of Friendswood, TX.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by -	Texas State Senate District 11 2013-2023	Succeeded by Mayes Middleton (R)
Preceded by -	Texas House of Representatives District 24 2003-2013	Succeeded by -

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Current members of the Texas State Senate

Leadership

Senators

District 1

Bryan Hughes (R)

District 2

Bob Hall (R)

District 3

Robert Nichols (R)

District 4

Brandon Creighton (R)

District 5

Charles Schwertner (R)

District 6

Carol Alvarado (D)

District 7

Paul Bettencourt (R)

District 8

Angela Paxton (R)

District 9

Vacant

District 10

Phil King (R)

District 11

Mayes Middleton (R)

District 12

Tan Parker (R)

District 13

Borris Miles (D)

District 14

Sarah Eckhardt (D)

District 15

Molly Cook (D)

District 16

Nathan Johnson (D)

District 17

Joan Huffman (R)

District 18

Lois Kolkhorst (R)

District 19

Roland Gutierrez (D)

District 20

Juan Hinojosa (D)

District 21

Judith Zaffirini (D)

District 22

Brian Birdwell (R)

District 23

Royce West (D)

District 24

Peter Flores (R)

District 25

Donna Campbell (R)

District 26

José Menéndez (D)

District 27

Adam Hinojosa (R)

District 28

Charles Perry (R)

District 29

César Blanco (D)

District 30

Brent Hagenbuch (R)

District 31

Kevin Sparks (R)

Republican Party (19)

Democratic Party (11)

Vacancies (1)