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Jeff Leach

Republican · Incumbent

Texas State Representative, District 67

Jeff Leach is a Republican attorney who represents Texas House District 67 in Collin County, is serving his seventh term, and chairs the House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee2. He was born and raised in Plano, graduated from Baylor University and Southern Methodist University's law school2. His official biography lists reducing property taxes, public education, the energy grid, border security and parental rights among his priorities2.

Where they stand 20 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • School choiceYes, universal school choice for every familymedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on SB 2 (2025), relating to the establishment of an education savings account program; it passed the House 86 to 61. (2025-04-17) source
    • Was listed as a House cosponsor of SB 2 (2025), relating to the establishment of an education savings account program. (2025) source
    • Voted no on the Raney amendment (Amendment No. 2) to HB 1 (2023, fourth called session), a bill that included the establishment of an education savings account program, which would strike Article 6 of the bill; the House adopted it 84 to 63. (2023-11-17) source
  • Religion in schoolsSupport laws requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms and optional prayer periodsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on SB 10 (2025), relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms; it passed the House 82 to 46. (2025-05-25) source
    • Was listed as a House joint sponsor of SB 10 (2025), relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. (2025) source
    • Voted yes on SB 11 (2025), relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools; it passed the House 88 to 48. (2025-05-23) source
  • DEI programsBan DEI offices and required training at public institutionsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on SB 12 (2025), relating to parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and social transitioning, and to student clubs at public schools; it passed the House 88 to 47. (2025-05-25) source
    • Was listed as the House sponsor of SB 12 (2025), relating to parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and social transitioning, and to student clubs at public schools. (2025) source
    • Voted yes on SB 17 (2023), relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education; it passed the House 83 to 62. (2023-05-22) source
  • China policyGet tougher: broad tariffs, state bans on land purchases, and forced app salesmedium
    Official action · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on SB 17 (2025), relating to the purchase or acquisition of an interest in real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty; it passed the House 86 to 59. (2025-05-09) source
    • Was listed as a House cosponsor of SB 17 (2025), relating to the purchase or acquisition of an interest in real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty. (2025) source
  • Curriculum and booksParents, including the right to remove material they object tomedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on SB 13 (2025), relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the establishment of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials; it passed the House 86 to 55. (2025-05-28) source
    • Voted yes on HB 900 (2023), relating to the regulation of library materials sold to or included in public school libraries; it passed the House 95 to 52. (2023-04-20) source
    • Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 900 (2023), relating to the regulation of library materials sold to or included in public school libraries. (2023) source
  • RedistrictingState legislatures draw maps and may redraw any time, including for partisan advantagemedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on HB 4 (2025, second called session), relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas; it passed the House 88 to 52. (2025-08-20) source
  • Policing and crimeTougher sentences, more police funding, and stricter bailmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on SB 9 (2025), relating to the confinement or release of defendants before trial or sentencing, including regulating charitable bail organizations, and the conditions of and procedures for setting bail and reviewing bail decisions; it passed the House 118 to 25. (2025-05-20) source
    • Voted yes on HB 1900 (2021), relating to municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments; it passed the House 90 to 49. (2021-05-07) source
    • Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 1900 (2021), relating to municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments. (2021) source
  • School vaccinesKeep requirements with simple personal-belief exemptionsmedium
    Official action · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on HB 1586 (2025), relating to an exemption from required immunizations for school enrollment; it passed the House 83 to 54. (2025-05-14) source
    • Was listed as a House joint author of HB 1586 (2025), relating to an exemption from required immunizations for school enrollment. (2025) source
  • ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadymedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on SB 4 (2023, fourth called session), relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions and certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions, and authorizing or requiring under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses; it passed the House 83 to 61. (2023-11-14) source
    • Was listed as a House cosponsor of SB 4 (2023, fourth called session), relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions and certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions, and authorizing or requiring under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses. (2023) source
    • Voted yes on SB 8 (2025), relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements; it passed the House 86 to 47. (2025-05-25) source
    • His official biography says he has authored and supported legislation to secure the border. (2026) source
  • GunsRemove most restrictions; bearing arms is a rightmedium
    Official action · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on HB 1927 (2021), relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is 21 years of age or older and not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm or other weapon; creating criminal offenses; it passed the House 87 to 58. (2021-04-16) source
    • Voted yes on the final version of HB 1927 (2021), relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is 21 years of age or older and not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm or other weapon; creating criminal offenses; the House adopted the conference committee report 82 to 62. (2021-05-23) source
    • Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 1927 (2021), relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is 21 years of age or older and not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm or other weapon; creating criminal offenses. (2021) source
  • Election rulesStrict photo ID, paper ballots, cleaner voter rolls and fewer mail ballotsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on the final version of SB 1 (2021, second called session), relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses; the House adopted the conference committee report 80 to 41. (2021-08-31) source
    • Was listed as a House cosponsor of SB 1 (2021, second called session), relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses. (2021) source
  • Property taxesKeep cutting them and cap how fast they can risemedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His official biography says he has focused on reducing the burden of property taxes. (2026) source
    • Voted yes on SB 10 (2025, second called session), relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units; it passed the House 78 to 52. (2025-08-25) source
    • Was listed as a House cosponsor of SB 4 (2025), relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue. (2025) source
  • Gender care for minorsNo, ban these treatments for minorsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on SB 14 (2023), relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments; it passed the House 87 to 56. (2023-05-15) source
    • Was listed as a House cosponsor of SB 14 (2023), relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments. (2023) source
  • Transgender athletesNo, teams should be based on biological sex, with open or coed optionsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 25 (2021, third called session), relating to requiring public school students to compete in interscholastic athletic competitions based on biological sex. (2021) source
    • Voted yes on SB 15 (2023), relating to requiring public institution of higher education students who compete in intercollegiate athletic competitions to compete based on biological sex; it passed the House 95 to 50. (2023-05-18) source
    • Was listed as a House cosponsor of SB 15 (2023), relating to requiring public institution of higher education students who compete in intercollegiate athletic competitions to compete based on biological sex. (2023) source
  • Kids onlineBan social media accounts for minorslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted yes on HB 186 (2025), relating to prohibiting use of social media platforms by children; it passed the House 116 to 25. (2025-04-30) source
  • AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestlow
    Official action · low confidence
    • Voted yes on SB 8 (2021), relating to abortion, including abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; authorizing a private civil right of action; it passed the House 83 to 64. (2021-05-06) source
    • Voted yes on HB 1280 (2021), relating to prohibition of abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense; it passed the House 81 to 61. (2021-05-06) source
    • Was listed as a House coauthor of HB 1280 (2021), relating to prohibition of abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. (2021) source
    • Voted yes on HB 7 (2025, second called session), relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions; it passed the House 82 to 48. (2025-08-28) source
    • Was listed as the House author of HB 7 (2025, second called session), relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions. (2025) source
    • Was listed as a House cosponsor of SB 33 (2025), relating to certain prohibited transactions and logistical support between a governmental entity and an abortion assistance entity or abortion provider for the procurement of an abortion or related services. (2025) source
  • AI data centersNo single answer fitsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on SB 6 (2025), relating to the planning for, interconnection and operation of, and costs related to providing service for certain electrical loads and to the generation of electric power by a water supply or sewer service corporation; it passed the House 103 to 25. (2025-05-27) source
  • MarijuanaNo single answer fitsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on HB 441 (2021), relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain marihuana possession and drug paraphernalia possession offenses; imposing a fee; it passed the House 88 to 40. (2021-04-30) source
    • Voted no on HB 218 (2023), relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain offenses relating to the possession of marihuana, certain tetrahydrocannabinols, certain synthetic cannabinoids, and drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee; it passed the House 87 to 59. (2023-04-27) source
    • Voted yes on HB 46 (2025), relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration; it passed the House 122 to 21. (2025-05-13) source
    • Voted yes on SB 3 (2025), relating to the regulation of products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring occupational licenses and permits; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; authorizing an administrative penalty; it passed the House 87 to 54. (2025-05-22) source
  • Housing and growthNo single answer fitsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on SB 15 (2025), relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee; it passed the House 86 to 43. (2025-05-28) source
    • Voted no on the final version of SB 15 (2025), relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee; the House adopted the conference committee report 78 to 57. (2025-06-01) source
  • Mandatory minimumsNo single answer fitsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted yes on HB 6 (2023), relating to the designation of fentanyl poisoning or fentanyl toxicity for purposes of the death certificate and to the criminal penalties for certain controlled substance offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; it passed the House 124 to 21. (2023-04-28) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Energy and climate, Texas power grid, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate.

Record

  • Member of the Texas House for District 67, now in his seventh term, and chair of the House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee for the 89th Legislature2.
  • His official biography says he authored the 2019 legislation that led to the constitutional amendment banning a state income tax on individuals2.
  • Is the Republican candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District 67, against Democrat Jordan Wheatley1.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (63)

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  1. Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election (Collin County block), Aug. 28, 2026Texas Secretary of State
  2. Biography, Rep. Jeff LeachTexas House of Representatives
  3. HB 1280 (2021), 87th Legislature: enrolled textTexas Legislature Online
  4. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 46: SB 2 passage (Record 300)Texas House Journal
  5. SB 2 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  6. House Journal, 88th Legislature, Fourth Called Session, Day 5: HB 1 Amendment No. 2 (Raney) (Record 56)Texas House Journal
  7. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 73: SB 10 passage (Record 3503)Texas House Journal
  8. SB 10 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  9. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 71: SB 11 passage (Record 3315)Texas House Journal
  10. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 73: SB 12 passage (Record 3506)Texas House Journal
  11. SB 12 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  12. House Journal, 88th Legislature, Day 68: SB 17 passage (Record 1921)Texas House Journal
  13. SB 17 (2025), 89th Legislature: enrolled textTexas Legislature Online
  14. SB 17 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  15. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 76: SB 13 passage (Record 3921)Texas House Journal
  16. House Journal, 88th Legislature, Day 45: HB 900 passage (Record 351)Texas House Journal
  17. HB 900 (2023), 88th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  18. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Second Called Session, Day 5: HB 4 final passage (Record 30)Texas House Journal
  19. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 53: HB 186 passage (Record 972)Texas House Journal
  20. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 75: SB 6 passage (Record 3643)Texas House Journal
  21. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 68: SB 9 passage (Record 3003)Texas House Journal
  22. House Journal, 87th Legislature, Day 42: HB 1900 passage (Record 847)Texas House Journal
  23. HB 1900 (2021), 87th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  24. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 64: HB 1586 passage (Record 2465)Texas House Journal
  25. HB 1586 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  26. House Journal, 87th Legislature, Day 37: HB 441 passage (Record 596)Texas House Journal
  27. House Journal, 88th Legislature, Day 50: HB 218 passage (Record 605)Texas House Journal
  28. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 63: HB 46 passage (Record 2257)Texas House Journal
  29. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 70: SB 3 passage (Record 3304)Texas House Journal
  30. House Journal, 88th Legislature, Fourth Called Session, Day 5: SB 4 passage (Record 48)Texas House Journal
  31. SB 4 (2023, fourth called session), 88th Legislature, Fourth Called Session: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  32. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 73: SB 8 passage (Record 3502)Texas House Journal
  33. House Journal, 87th Legislature, Day 41: SB 8 passage (Record 784)Texas House Journal
  34. House Journal, 87th Legislature, Day 41: HB 1280 passage (Record 793)Texas House Journal
  35. HB 1280 (2021), 87th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  36. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Second Called Session, Day 10: HB 7 passage (Record 135)Texas House Journal
  37. HB 7 (2025, second called session), 89th Legislature, Second Called Session: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  38. SB 33 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  39. House Journal, 87th Legislature, Day 27: HB 1927 passage (Record 298)Texas House Journal
  40. House Journal, 87th Legislature, Day 53: HB 1927 conference committee report (Record 1335)Texas House Journal
  41. HB 1927 (2021), 87th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  42. House Journal, 87th Legislature, Second Called Session, Day 6: SB 1 conference committee report (Record 118)Texas House Journal
  43. SB 1 (2021, second called session), 87th Legislature, Second Called Session: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  44. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Second Called Session, Day 7: SB 10 passage (Record 64)Texas House Journal
  45. SB 4 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  46. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 76: SB 15 passage (Record 3837)Texas House Journal
  47. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 80: SB 15 conference committee report (Record 4137)Texas House Journal
  48. SB 15 (2025), 89th Legislature: enrolled textTexas Legislature Online
  49. House Journal, 88th Legislature, Day 63: SB 14 passage (Record 1688)Texas House Journal
  50. SB 14 (2023), 88th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  51. HB 25 (2021, third called session), 87th Legislature, Third Called Session: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  52. House Journal, 88th Legislature, Day 66: SB 15 passage (Record 1813)Texas House Journal
  53. SB 15 (2023), 88th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  54. House Journal, 88th Legislature, Day 51: HB 6 passage (Record 683)Texas House Journal
  55. House Journal, 89th Legislature, Day 60: SB 17 passage (Record 1881)Texas House Journal
  56. SB 17 (2023), 88th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  57. SB 13 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  58. SB 6 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  59. SB 3 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  60. SB 8 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  61. SB 8 (2021), 87th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  62. SB 15 (2025), 89th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online
  63. HB 6 (2023), 88th Legislature: bill historyTexas Legislature Online