Royce West
Senator · State senate · Texas · District 23
Democratic
Biography
Royce West is a lawyer and public servant who was first elected to the Texas Senate in 1992, where he has represented the 23rd Senatorial District. During his tenure, he has been named by Texas Monthly as one of the 25 most powerful people in Texas politics, and he has been selected for the magazine's biennial “Ten Best Legislators in Texas” list twice, as well as receiving mention on the Associated Press' “Movers and Shakers” list and the Texas Insider's "Best Legislators" list. In addition to his senatorial duties, Royce West is the managing partner in the law firm of West & Associates, L.L.P. He has been a member of the State Bar of Texas since 1979. Overall, Royce West is a dedicated public servant who has used his legal skills to effect positive change in his community.
On the record
- Education
- University of Texas at Arlington, B.A., M.A.; University of Houston, J.D.
- Profession
- Lawyer; Managing Partner, West & Associates L.L.P.
- Born
- 1952-09-26
- Religion
- Active member of Concord Church Dallas
- Family
- Married.
Contact
- Capitol office
- Room 1E.5, P.O. Box 12068 Capitol Station, Austin, TX 78711 · 512-463-0123
- Phone
- 512-463-0123
- royce.west@senate.texas.gov