Stan Gerdes

A 5th generation Central Texan, Stan Gerdes resides in Smithville, Texas. After high school, Stan made his way to Austin to attend college at The University of Texas, where he met his wife on the first day of class. Prior to his election to the Texas House, he worked with Governor Rick Perry for over a decade – beginning when he was Governor of Texas, and throughout his time as Secretary of Energy. As Senior Advisor to Secretary Perry, Stan led an extensive team to organize and manage every aspect of the Secretary’s agenda – including travel to all 17 national labs, and to over 25 countries promoting American energy solutions abroad. During Representative Gerdes’ first legislative session, he worked to pass property tax cuts, secured funding for border security initiatives, carried and passed legislation that increased funding for rural law enforcement agencies, and assisted in creating the Texas Water Fund. Representative Gerdes’ priorities include protecting the right to life, defending individual liberties, and upholding the Second Amendment.