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Kyle Biedermann

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Kyle Biedermann
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Prior offices
Texas House of Representatives District 73
Successor: Carrie Isaac

Elections and appointments
Last election

March 5, 2024

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Kyle Biedermann (Republican Party) was a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 73. He assumed office in 2017. He left office on January 10, 2023.

Biedermann (Republican Party) ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 19. He lost in the Republican primary on March 5, 2024.

Biedermann completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.


Committee assignments

Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.

2021-2022

Biedermann was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Biedermann was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

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

Texas committee assignments, 2017
• County Affairs
• Juvenile Justice & Family Issues

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2024

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 19

Incumbent Ellen Troxclair defeated Dwain Handley and Kodi Sawin in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 19 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Ellen Troxclair
Ellen Troxclair (R)
 
70.9
 
87,416
Image of Dwain Handley
Dwain Handley (D) Candidate Connection
 
25.5
 
31,486
Image of Kodi Sawin
Kodi Sawin (Independent) Candidate Connection
 
3.6
 
4,478

Total votes: 123,380
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 19

Dwain Handley defeated Zach Vance in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 19 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Dwain Handley
Dwain Handley Candidate Connection
 
57.2
 
3,599
Image of Zach Vance
Zach Vance
 
42.8
 
2,697

Total votes: 6,296
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 19

Incumbent Ellen Troxclair defeated Kyle Biedermann and Manny Campos in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 19 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Ellen Troxclair
Ellen Troxclair
 
52.1
 
20,826
Image of Kyle Biedermann
Kyle Biedermann Candidate Connection
 
43.0
 
17,189
Image of Manny Campos
Manny Campos Candidate Connection
 
4.9
 
1,942

Total votes: 39,957
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Biedermann in this election.

2022

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022

Kyle Biedermann did not file to run for re-election.

2020

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 73

Incumbent Kyle Biedermann defeated Stephanie Phillips in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 73 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kyle Biedermann
Kyle Biedermann (R)
 
74.8
 
95,385
Image of Stephanie Phillips
Stephanie Phillips (D) Candidate Connection
 
25.2
 
32,091

Total votes: 127,476
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 73

Stephanie Phillips advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 73 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Stephanie Phillips
Stephanie Phillips Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
10,771

Total votes: 10,771
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 73

Incumbent Kyle Biedermann advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 73 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kyle Biedermann
Kyle Biedermann
 
100.0
 
30,095

Total votes: 30,095
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Campaign finance


2018

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 73

Incumbent Kyle Biedermann defeated Stephanie Phillips in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 73 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kyle Biedermann
Kyle Biedermann (R)
 
74.8
 
69,203
Image of Stephanie Phillips
Stephanie Phillips (D)
 
25.2
 
23,333

Total votes: 92,536
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 73

Stephanie Phillips advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 73 on March 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Stephanie Phillips
Stephanie Phillips
 
100.0
 
5,162

Total votes: 5,162
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 73

Incumbent Kyle Biedermann defeated Dave Campbell in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 73 on March 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Kyle Biedermann
Kyle Biedermann
 
57.8
 
17,368
Image of Dave Campbell
Dave Campbell
 
42.2
 
12,706

Total votes: 30,074
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Overview of 2018 Republican primaries
See also: Factions in Texas state legislative Republican primaries, 2018 and Texas state legislative Republican primaries, 2018

The 2018 Texas state legislative Republican primaries featured conflict between two factions. One group was opposed to House Speaker Joe Straus (R) and his preferred policies on issues like education financing and property taxes. The anti-Straus wing included members of the Texas Freedom Caucus and organizations such as Empower Texans and Texas Right to Life. The other group was supportive of Straus and his policy priorities. The pro-Straus wing included incumbent legislators allied with Straus and organizations such as the Associated Republicans of Texas and the Texas Association of Business. To learn more about these factions and the conflict between them, visit our page on factional conflict among Texas Republicans.

The primaries occurred on March 6, 2018, with runoffs on May 22, 2018. There were 48 contested state legislative Republican primaries, outnumbering contested primaries in 2016 (43) and 2014 (44). To see our full coverage of the state legislative Republican primaries, including who key influencers were backing and what the primaries meant for the 2019 House speaker's race, visit our primary coverage page.

The charts below outline the March 6 primary races for the state Senate and the state House. They show how the factions performed on election night.

Texas Senate Republicans
Party Before March 6 primaries After March 6 primaries
     Pro-Straus 2 1
     Anti-Straus 1 3
     Unknown 3 3
     Open seats 1 -
     Runoffs - -
     Too close to call - -
Total 7 7



Texas House Republicans
Party Before March 6 primaries After March 6 primaries
     Pro-Straus 20 20
     Anti-Straus 4 9
     Unknown 2 5
     Open seats 15 -
     Runoffs - 7
     Too close to call - -
Total 41 41
Primary we watched
See also: Texas state legislative Republican primaries, 2018/Races to watch

This primary was one of 48 we tracked for the March 6 elections.

Did the incumbent file to run for re-election?

Yes.

What made this a race to watch?

Dave Campbell challenged state Rep. and Freedom Caucus member Kyle Biedermann in his primary. All candidates in this race signed the form committing to vote for the Republican caucus' choice for speaker on the House floor.

Endorsements for Biedermann

  • Empower Texans
  • Texas Right to Life
  • Young Conservatives of Texas
  • U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas)[1]

Endorsements for Campbell

  • Associated Republicans of Texas[2]
  • Texas Association of Business
  • Texas Farm Bureau[3]
  • Texas Parent PAC
Campaign finance
See also: Texas state legislative Republican primaries, 2018/Campaign finance


2016

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Texas House of Representatives 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.[4]

Kyle Biedermann ran unopposed in the Texas House of Representatives District 73 general election.[5]

Texas House of Representatives, District 73 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Kyle Biedermann  (unopposed) 100.00% 77,592
Total Votes 77,592
Source: Texas Secretary of State


Kyle Biedermann defeated incumbent Doug Miller in the Texas House of Representatives, District 73 Republican primary runoff.[6]

Texas House of Representatives, District 73 Republican Primary Runoff, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Kyle Biedermann 55.40% 10,481
     Republican Doug Miller Incumbent 44.60% 8,439
Total Votes 18,920


Incumbent Doug Miller and Kyle Biedermann defeated Chris Byrd in the Texas House of Representatives District 73 Republican Primary.[7][6]

Texas House of Representatives, District 73 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Doug Miller Incumbent 43.48% 18,529
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Kyle Biedermann 39.84% 16,980
     Republican Chris Byrd 16.68% 7,110
Total Votes 42,619

Endorsements

In 2016, Biedermann's endorsements included the following:[8]

  • Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom (TURF)
  • Texans for Toll-free Highways (TTH)
  • Texans for Fiscal Responsibility

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Candidate Connection

Kyle Biedermann completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Biedermann's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am Kyle Biedermann, a Texan rooted in the community of Fredericksburg. As the owner of Biedermann's Ace Hardware for nearly four decades, I've built a reputation for service and reliability, reflecting my strong commitment to both business and public service.

I'm an independent thinker who doesn't shy away from important issues, and my business approach mirrors how I'd run the state, always prioritizing my customers and constituents.

I have the honor of sharing my life with my wife, Barbi, who hails from San Antonio, and we have been blessed with seven daughters and 15 grandchildren. As a grassroots leader and fighter, I remain committed to serving my community and the great state of Texas with unwavering dedication and a firm belief in the values that make this place truly special.

For six years, I served as the District 73 State Representative, representing Gillespie, Comal, and Kendall counties. My dedication to the people's needs, combined with a strong sense of Christian values, is also evident through my involvement with the Wild Ride Ministry, a Cowboy Church in Harper, TX.
During my tenure, I prioritized concerns such as rising property taxes, responsible water conservation, and the challenges stemming from rapid regional growth. I defended Second Amendment rights, protected the unborn, and opposed unfunded state mandates on schools. Additionally, I worked towards reducing overregulation, lowering taxes on businesses, and safeguarding our God-given private property rights.

Unafraid to stand alone on issues and uncontrolled by establishment influences, I consistently earned a TOP conservative rating every session. My legislative accomplishments include preserving the heritage of the Alamo, passing a Border Security bill with bipartisan approval and support, and authoring legislation to protect private property rights. I co-founded the Texas Freedom Caucus, committed to advancing conservative principles in the state, and successfully defeated numerous detrimental legislative bills that threatened conservative values.

As a citizen legislator, not a career politician, I returned home to my family and business after my recent term. Unfortunately, our current representative prioritized the Austin Swamp ahead of the constituents of District 19. I've also observed a concerning trend at the federal and state level, characterized by bloated government, excessive taxation, overspending, and diminishing freedoms. We need PROVEN conservative leadership, not a rubber stamp in our Capitol, and this is why I've made the decision to run for office again.

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2022

Kyle Biedermann did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Kyle Biedermann did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2016

Biedermann's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

Taxes and Spending:

  • We need to prioritize state spending to only core functions of government.
  • We must reign in government spending and taxation to keep Texas a place where all citizens have the chance to succeed.
  • We need to start by shrinking the size of government and by evaluating the efficiency and relevance of all agencies and programs.
  • We must reform the budget process including greater transparency,ensuring dedicated fees and funds are used only for their defined purposes and enact zero based budgeting practices.

Securing Our Border:

  • Border security is not just words, it’s action and results. Texas needs to take control of its own border since the Federal government has failed us
  • Stop the incentives to illegal immigration by enforcing existing laws, ending benefits to illegals, penalizing employers who don’t use E-Verify and allow law enforcement to check the legal status of detained individuals.
  • Elimination of Sanctuary Cities.
  • Stop human trafficking.
  • Support SB1252, the Interstate Compact for Border Security, that gives Texas and the other border states the power to enforce the law and protect our border.

Education:

  • Other than family and church, our education system is the most important influence on our children and is critical to the future of Texas.
  • Federal and State mandates, one size fits all and required testing are hurting our students and tying the hands of our teachers and administrators. We need to promote more local control of our schools and focus resources towards our teachers and students.
  • Choice in education is necessary to help those students that are not performing well and to strengthen those that are thriving in the public schools.

Ethics Reform:

  • Term Limits are necessary.
  • No pensions for convicted felon lawmakers or Governors. Austin insiders should not make their own rules and handle their own enforcement. This just doesn’t make any sense.
  • We need strong independent ethics monitoring, that includes full disclosure of outside work and income for all elected officials and legislative leaders.

Pro Second Amendment:

  • It seems that some in Austin are more concerned about giving rights to criminals than legal, law abiding citizens.
  • I support our Second Amendment and I am a licensed (FFL) to sell guns and ammunition in my Hardware Store.
  • Our constitutionally guaranteed right to keep and bear arms is consistently under attack. We must be proactive and fight back and focus resources to go after the real criminals.
  • We must not just defend our constitutional rights, but we must be proactive. We must support Constitutional Carry.[9]
—Kyle Biedermann[10]

Campaign finance summary


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Kyle Biedermann campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Texas House of Representatives District 19Lost primary$273,306 $301,249
2020Texas House of Representatives District 73Won general$157,194 N/A**
2018Texas House of Representatives District 73Won general$437,881 N/A**
Grand total$868,381 $301,249
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** 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.


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Footnotes

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  4. Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
  5. Texas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed December 2, 2016
  6. 6.0 6.1 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
  7. Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
  8. Kyle Biedermann for Texas House, "News," accessed February 24, 2016
  9. Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  10. Kyle Biedermann for Texas House, "Issues," accessed February 24, 2016

Political offices
Preceded by
-
Texas House of Representatives District 73
2017-2023
Succeeded by
Carrie Isaac (R)


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