With territory along the Brazos, San Bernard and Colorado rivers, HD 85 covers a large portion of Austin's Original Colony, including the colonial capital of Texas, San Felipe de Austin. The district serves Austin, Colorado, Fayette, Waller, Wharton and a portion of Fort Bend counties.
Early voting begins Feb. 20, and election day is March 5. For more information about voting in Fort Bend County, click here.
Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.
*indicates incumbent
Stan Kitzman*
Experience:
Lifelong conservative who is active in Republican politics to keep Texas strong
Occupation:
Small business owner
Contact Information:
https://kitzmanfortexas.com
Why did you choose to run in this election?
I am running for re-election to continue representing the citizens of Texas House District 85. With many conservative bills passed to cut taxes, protect our children, protect production agriculture and to protect our border, I look forward to continue the work to keep Texas free and strong.
What needs does the district face, and what plan would you make to tackle those needs?
Securing the border remains a top issue, but keeping production agriculture.
What is your top priority if elected?
The issue at the Texas border is the top issue in House District 85. Particularly, I will continue to work to stop the trafficking of children into Texas and protect the innocent.
How would you build productive relationships across districts and party lines?
I believe that I successfully demonstrated the ability to work well with my fellow members of the Legislature. Like any organization, relationships matter if we are to advance the cause we care about. In some cases there are differences in philosophy, but overall, honesty and candor go a long way …
Tim Greeson
Experience:
18 years of engineering, 12 years of volunteer firefighter and EMT, 12 years disaster engineering
Occupation:
Naval architect, professional engineer
Candidate Website:
https://www.tim4texas.com
Contact Information:
281-352-4638
Why did you choose to run in this election?
We need Republicans who will stand up to Democrats, not constantly join them. I am a true believer in Republican values, and I will not be selling out the Republican Party voters like so many of the current Republican Party politicians do.
What needs does the district face, and what plan would you make to tackle those needs?
Federal government overreach, the wide open border, unsecured elections and the pronoun mafia. I will work toward throwing the federal government out of our state, passing stronger election laws and pushing back against the LGBTQ movement. I will work hard to implement the Republican Party platform.
What is your top priority if elected?
Pushing back against the federal government and the globalists. The federal government threatens our citizens by changing bureaucratic rules and unfairly targeting conservatives with the [Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives] and IRS. The FBI is spying on our churches. We must stop them.
How would you build productive relationships across districts and party lines?
I will build productive relationships with other Republicans from other areas of the state who will stand with me and promote our Republican Party platform. I will be courteous to Democrats, but I have no interest in crossing the aisle …
