Ryan Guillen | |
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Ryan Guillen in 2008 | |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 31st district | |
Assumed office January 14, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Judy Hawley |
Personal details | |
Born | Ryan Anthony Guillen October 27, 1977 College Station, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Republican (since 2021) Democratic (until 2021) |
Spouse | Dalinda |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Rio Grande City, Texas, U.S. |
Alma mater | Texas A&M University |
Occupation | rancher, educator, and small businessman |
Ryan Anthony Guillen (born October 27, 1977) is an American politician serving as the Texas State Representative for House District 31, which includes Starr, Atascosa, Duval, Brooks, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen and Willacy counties. A native of Starr County, Guillen was first elected in 2002 at the age of 24, making him one of the youngest ever elected to the Texas House of Representatives. He continues to serve Texas and is in his 10th term as a Representative.
Originally elected as a Democrat, Guillen formally switched parties and became a Republican on November 15, 2021.[1]
Early life and career
Ryan Anthony Guillen[2] was born in College Station, Texas, the same city Texas A&M University resides, and where his parents attended college. While Ryan was still an infant, his family would move back to their home town of Rio Grande City. It was in Rio Grande City Guillen was raised and where he attended school with his future wife, Dalinda. Ryan attended public and private schools in Rio Grande City and later both graduated from Texas A&M University. Guillen was a rancher, educator, and small businessman in Starr County when he was elected to the Texas legislature. Guillen and his wife have two children.
Texas State Legislature
Representative Guillen took office in January 2003, following his election in 2002. He has been reelected seven times. He is currently serving his eighth consecutive term in the Texas Legislature, including eight regular sessions and eight special sessions. During this time he has served on several committees.
During the 78th Legislative Session, Guillen served on the Select Election Contests Committee, the Land and Resource Management Committee, the Select Public School Finance Committee, and the Regulated Industries Committee.
In the 79th Legislative Session, Guillen served on the Appropriations Committee, which constructs the state's budget. He also served as a member of the Appropriations Select Committee on Education, the Select Committee on Election Contests, and served as Budget and Oversight Chair of the Financial Institutions Committee.
In the 80th Legislative Session, Guillen served as Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee, the Natural Resources Committee and the Calendars Committee which chooses the bills that will be heard for debate. He also served on the Select Committee on Higher and Public Education Finance.
In the 81st Legislative Session, Guillen served on the Border and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, the Oversight of Windstorm Insurance Committee, the Transportation Committee and the Select Committee on Transportation Funding.
In the 82nd Legislative session, Guillen served as Chairman of the Committee on Culture, Recreation and Tourism, holding that position through the 84th Committee. He also served as a member of the Public Education Committee, the Oversight of Windstorm Insurance Committee, and the Select Election Contest Committee.
In the 85th Legislative session, Guillen served as the vice-chairman of the Licensing and Administrative Procedures Committee. He also served as a member of the State Affairs Committee.
Committee assignments
Representative Guillen has been on several important House committees throughout his political career. He was appointed Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee in his second term. He has served on the following committees throughout his tenure.
78th Session • Election Contests, Select • Land and Resource Management • Public School Finance, Select • Regulated Industries
79th Session • Appropriations • Education, Select • Election Contests, Select • Financial Institutions (Budget and Oversight Chair)
80th Session • Appropriations (Vice Chairman) • Natural Resources • Calendars • Higher and Public Education Finance, Select
81st Session • Border and Intergovernmental Affairs • Oversight of Windstorm Insurance • Transportation • Transportation, Select
82nd Session • Culture, Recreation and Tourism (chair) • Public Education • Oversight of Windstorm Insurance • Election Contest, Select
83rd Session • Culture, Recreation and Tourism (chair) • Licensing and Administrative Procedures • Study Water Desalination (Joint Interim)
84th Session • Culture, Recreation and Tourism (chair) • Licensing and Administrative Procedures
85th Session • Licensing and Administrative Procedures (Vice Chair) • State Affairs
86th Session • Resolutions Calendars (chair) • Ways and Means (Vice Chair) • Licensing and Administrative Procedures
87th Session • Resolutions Calendars (chair) • Agriculture & Livestock • Licensing and Administrative Procedures • Redistricting
Election history
General Election 2012: HD 31
Candidate | Votes | % |
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Ryan Guillen | 27,856 | 66.3 |
Ann Matthews | 14,163 | 33.7 |
General Election 2010: HD 31
Candidate | Votes | % |
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Ryan Guillen | 12,724 | 100 |
No Opponent | -- | -- |
General Election 2008: HD 31
Candidate | Votes | % |
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Ryan Guillen | 24,170 | 100 |
No Opponent | -- | -- |
General Election 2006: HD 31
Candidate | Votes | % |
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Ryan Guillen | 12,711 | 100 |
No Opponent | -- | -- |
General Election 2004: HD 31
Candidate | Votes | % |
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Ryan Guillen | 20,052 | 100 |
No Opponent | -- | -- |
General Election 2002: HD 31
Candidate | Votes | % |
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Ryan Guillen | 16,665 | 100 |
No Opponent | -- | -- |
Democratic Primary Runoff Election 2002: HD 31
Candidate | Votes | % |
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Ryan Guillen | 8,162 | 61.32 |
Adolfo Campero | 5,148 | 38.68 |
Democratic Primary Election 2002: HD 31
Candidate | Votes | % |
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Ryan Guillen | 9,246 | 38.75 |
Adolfo Campero | 7,608 | 31.74 |
Ignacio Salinas | 7,115 | 29.68 |
References
- ^ "State Rep. Ryan Guillen switches to GOP in latest blow to South Texas Democrats". The Texas Tribune. November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 21 December 2019.