Brandon Creighton
Brandon Creighton (Republican Party) was a member of the Texas State Senate, representing District 4. He assumed office on August 26, 2014. He left office on October 2, 2025.
Creighton (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Texas State Senate to represent District 4. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Creighton resigned from the Texas State Senate to accept the position of Chancellor of the Texas Tech University System.[1]
Biography
Creighton earned a B.A. in Government from the University of Texas, and a J.D. from Oklahoma City University School of Law.
Creighton's professional experience includes working as Vice President/General Counsel of The Signorelli Company, a local development company. He also worked as a brief writer for the Criminal Appellate Division of the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office, while also owning a private law practice. In 2001, Creighton was appointed to serve as the vice chairman for the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District. He held that post for five years.
Creighton served as Chair of the Finance Committee for the Montgomery County Republican Party.[2] He volunteered for several Republican campaigns before entering the real estate business.
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Creighton was assigned to the following committees:
- Business & Commerce Committee
- Committee of the Whole Senate
- Education Committee, Chair
- Finance Committee
- Jurisprudence Committee
- Special Committee on Redistricting
2021-2022
Creighton was assigned to the following committees:
- Business & Commerce Committee
- Finance Committee
- Senate Higher Education Committee, Chair
- Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs Committee
- Jurisprudence Committee
2019-2020
Creighton was assigned to the following committees:
- Business & Commerce Committee
- Senate Higher Education Committee, Chair
- Senate State Affairs Committee
- Property Tax Committee
- Water and Rural Affairs Committee, Vice-Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Agriculture, Water and Rural Affairs |
| • Business & Commerce, Vice chair |
| • Criminal Justice |
| • State Affairs |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Creighton served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Agriculture, Water and Rural Affairs |
| • Business & Commerce, Vice-Chair |
| • Criminal Justice |
| • State Affairs |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Creighton served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Insurance |
| • International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs |
| • Redistricting |
2011-2012
Creighton served on the following Texas House of Representatives committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • General Investigating & Ethics, Vice chair |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
2009-2010
| Texas committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Calendars |
| • General Investigating & Ethics |
| • Natural Resources |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Texas State Senate District 4
Incumbent Brandon Creighton defeated Misty Bishop in the general election for Texas State Senate District 4 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Brandon Creighton (R) | 69.9 | 202,341 |
 | Misty Bishop (D)  | 30.1 | 86,946 | |
| Total votes: 289,287 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas State Senate District 4
Misty Bishop advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas State Senate District 4 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Misty Bishop | 100.0 | 19,292 |
| Total votes: 19,292 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 4
Incumbent Brandon Creighton advanced from the Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 4 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brandon Creighton | 100.0 | 74,399 |
| Total votes: 74,399 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Texas State Senate District 4
Incumbent Brandon Creighton defeated Jay Stittleburg and Cameron Brock in the general election for Texas State Senate District 4 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brandon Creighton (R) | 67.3 | 281,105 |
 | Jay Stittleburg (D) | 30.2 | 126,019 | |
| Cameron Brock (L) | 2.5 | 10,277 | ||
| Total votes: 417,401 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas State Senate District 4
Jay Stittleburg advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas State Senate District 4 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jay Stittleburg | 100.0 | 37,848 |
| Total votes: 37,848 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 4
Incumbent Brandon Creighton advanced from the Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 4 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brandon Creighton | 100.0 | 76,775 |
| Total votes: 76,775 | |||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Texas State Senate District 4
Cameron Brock advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas State Senate District 4 on March 21, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Cameron Brock (L) | |
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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.[3]
Incumbent Brandon Creighton defeated Jenn West in the Texas State Senate District 4 general election.[4]
| Texas State Senate, District 4 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Brandon Creighton Incumbent |
87.33% | 239,869 | |
| Libertarian | Jenn West | 12.67% | 34,791 | |
| Total Votes | 274,660 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Brandon Creighton ran unopposed in the Texas State Senate District 4 Republican Primary.[5][6]
| Texas State Senate, District 4 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Brandon Creighton Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Special election
Gordy Bunch (R), Brandon Creighton (R), Michael Galloway (R) and Steve Toth (R) faced off in the special election, which took place on May 10.[7][8] Because no candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote, the top two vote-getters - Creighton and Toth - advanced to a runoff election on August 5, which Creighton won.[9][10]
The seat was vacant following Tommy Williams's (R) retirement on October 26, 2013.
A special election for the position of Texas State Senate District 4 was called for May 10. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 10, 2014.[11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brandon Creighton |
67.4% | 15,232 | |
| Republican | Steve Toth | 32.6% | 7,373 | |
| Total Votes | 22,605 | |||
Commissioner of Agriculture
Creighton was initially running for election as Texas Commissioner of Agriculture. Two months after announcing his bid, however, he withdrew to run for the state senate instead.[12][13][14]
2012
Creighton ran in the 2012 election for Texas House of Representatives, District 16. Creighton ran unopposed in the May 29 primary election. He was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[15]
2010
Creighton won re-election unopposed to the 16th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the March 2nd primary, and he had no opponent in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[15]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 16 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Brandon Creighton (R)
|
38,959 | 100% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Creighton won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 16th District. Creighton ran unopposed in the general election, and he received 49,263 votes.[15] He raised $174,496 for his campaign.[16]
Campaign themes
2022
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2020
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2012
Creighton's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- "Protect communities from annexation without their consent
- Protect our borders from illegal immigration
- Balance the budget without tax increases
- Make education reform and teachers a priority
- Supports an unborn child's right to life
- Eliminate lawsuit abuse
- Create jobs and strengthen our economy
- Protect our natural resources
- Manage our area's growth and mobility"
Campaign finance summary
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Texas State Legislature in 2025.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Sierra Club Texas — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental 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 Values Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
In 2024, the Texas State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Texas State Legislature in 2023.
- Sierra Club Texas — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental 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 Values Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Institute for Legislative Analysis — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
In 2022, the Texas State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Texas State Legislature in 2021.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Sierra Club Texas — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental 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 Values Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
In 2020, the Texas State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Texas State Legislature in 2019.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Environment Texas — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and public health 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 Eagle Forum — 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.
In 2018, the Texas State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Texas State Legislature in 2017.
- Conservative Roundtable — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against the organization's position and principles.
- Environment Texas — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and public health issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Sierra Club Texas — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental 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 for Vaccine Choice — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills relating to taxes and property rights.
- 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 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.
In 2016, the Texas State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Texas State Legislature in 2015.
- Americans for Prosperity - Texas — Legislators are scored on how they voted on tax and fiscal legislation.
- Concerned Women for America of Texas — Legislators are scored based on votes on bills relating to abortion, common core, and sex trafficking.
- Conservative Roundtable — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against the organization's position and principles.
- Environment Texas — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and public health issues.
- Heritage Alliance — Legislators are scored based on votes on social issues, economic issues, and other issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — 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 Association of Business — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to businesses, taxpayers, and families.
- Texas Eagle Forum — Legislators are scored based on votes relating to conservative issues.
- Texas Right to Life — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
In 2014, the Texas State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Texas State Legislature in 2013.
- Concerned Women for America of Texas — Legislators are scored based on votes on bills relating to abortion, common core, and sex trafficking.
- Conservative Roundtable — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against the organization's position and principles.
- Equality Texas — Legislators are scored on bills related to LGBT issues.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Texas — Legislators are scored based on votes for House Bill 2.
- National Federation of Independent Business — 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 Association of Business — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to businesses, taxpayers, and families.
- Texas Eagle Forum — Legislators are scored based on votes relating to conservative issues.
- Texas League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored based on votes relating to environment and conservation issues.
- Texas Right to Life — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- Texas Tribune — Legislators are scored on their liberal or conservative voting records by Mark P. Jones, chairman of Rice University’s political science department.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Young Conservatives of Texas — Legislators are scored based on their votes on conservative issues.
In 2012, the Texas State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Texas State Legislature in 2011.
- Conservative Roundtable — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against the organization's position and principles.
- Heritage Alliance — Legislators are scored based on votes on social issues, economic issues, and other issues.
- Humane Society Legislative Fund — Legislators are scored on their votes on animal protection bills.
- Texans for Fiscal Responsibility — Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues."
- Texas Eagle Forum — Legislators are scored based on votes relating to conservative issues.
- Texas League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored based on votes relating to environment and conservation issues.
- Texas Right to Life — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- Texas Tribune — Legislators are scored on their liberal or conservative voting records by Mark P. Jones, chairman of Rice University’s political science department.
- Texas Watch — Legislators are scored based on consumer-related bills.
- Young Conservatives of Texas — Legislators are scored based on their votes on conservative issues.
Personal
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Brandon is an eighth-generation Montgomery County resident.
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Fox 44 News, "State senator resigns to take new job," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 14, 2014
- ↑ yourhoustonnews.com, "ELECTION 2014: Senate District 4 race headed for runoff," May 10, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Runoff Election Declaration," accessed June 2, 2014
- ↑ Texas Tribune, "Creighton Easily Wins Special State Senate Race," August 5, 2014
- ↑ kxan.com, "Special state Senate election date set," November 7, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ ABC 13, "Houston-area lawmaker running for ag commissioner," August 9, 2013
- ↑ Burnt Orange Report, "Agriculture Commissioner: Rep. Brandon Creighton (R) Quits Race; Sid Miller (R) Returns," October 17, 2013
- ↑ Dallas Morning News, "Rep. Brandon Creighton Announces Bid for Agriculture Commissioner," August 9, 2013
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History," accessed February 17, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Texas State Senate District 4 2014-2025 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Texas House of Representatives District 16 2007-2014 |
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