Ryan Guillen
Representative · State house · Texas · District 31
Republican
Biography
One of the youngest ever elected to the Texas Legislature at age 24, Ryan Guillen is the product of a family of public school teachers, war veterans, and cattle ranchers. A sixth generation South Texan, he grew up working at the family's feed store and as a ranch hand on the family farm, later receiving a degree in Agriculture from Texas A&M University, and then serving as a local high school Ag teacher before pursuing public office. Having been named “Legislator of the Year,” “Best of the House,” or “Champion” over a dozen times by numerous statewide organizations, no other member has passed more legislation out of the House in a single session in history. Capitol Inside called him a “House Bill Machine,” and “a one-person assembly line for legislation.” Recently appointed as the Chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety and as a member of the House Committee on State Affairs, Guillen has a long history of leadership roles in the Texas Legislature, including having served in leadership positions in all four administrations that he has served under, and having been Vice-Chair of the powerful Appropriations Committee by age 29. Known for his hard work and relentless efforts for South Texas families, Guillen hosts a seasonal Dairy Queen Listening Tour in every county in the district, a Weekly Coffee during legislative sessions, and a Virtual Community Summit to be available and accessible to constituents, and to keep them informed. He also hosts a Student Legislative Session, and a Legislative Internship Program to educate and inspire our youth and young adults.
On the record
- Education
- Texas A&M University, degree in Agriculture
- Profession
- Public school teacher; Cattle rancher; Ag teacher
- Born
- 1977-10-27
- Family
- Married; two daughters.
Contact
- Capitol office
- Room 3N.6, P.O. Box 12910, Austin, TX 78711 · 512-463-0416
- Phone
- 512-463-0416
- ryan.guillen@house.texas.gov