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Janis Holt

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Janis Holt
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 18th district
Assumed office
January 14, 2025
Preceded byErnest Bailes
Personal details
Born (1959-12-20) December 20, 1959 (age 65)
Groves, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAlton
Residence(s)Silsbee, Texas, U.S.
Alma materLamar University
WebsiteCampaign website

Janis Holt (born December 20, 1959) is an American politician. She represents the 18th district of the Texas House of Representatives.[1]

In March 2024, Holt defeated incumbent Ernest Bailes in the Republican primary election for the 18th district of the Texas House of Representatives.[2] In November 2024, Holt defeated Seth Steele, winning 86.6% of the vote.[3] She succeeded Ernest Bailes. She assumed office on January 14, 2025.[1]

Texas House of Representatives

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In 2025, Holt sponsored a bill to ban gender affirming care for transgender individuals of all ages.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Janis Holt". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  2. ^ "2024 TX Republican Primary Election Results - State House District 18". Austin American-Statesman. March 28, 2024. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  3. ^ "2024 TX General Election Results - State House District 18". USA TODAY. November 27, 2024. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  4. ^ "89(R) HB 3399 - Introduced version - Bill Text". capitol.texas.gov. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  5. ^ "TX HB3399 | Anti-trans legislation". translegislation.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
Texas House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the
Texas House of Representatives
from the 18th district

2025–present
Incumbent