Brett Ligon

Brett Ligon is a Republican member of the Texas State Senate who has represented District 4 since May 2026 and is seeking a full term in the November 3, 2026 general election. An attorney, he served 17 years as Montgomery County District Attorney before winning the seat in a May 2, 2026 special election.[1][2]

Brett Ligon was born in Texas, earned a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and received a law degree from the South Texas College of Law, according to Ballotpedia.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he began his career as a jailer before becoming an assistant district attorney and later serving as counsel for the Houston Police Officers' Union, and that he was elected district attorney in 2008.[2]

Ligon succeeded Brandon Creighton in Texas State Senate District 4, winning the special general election on May 2, 2026, and assuming office on May 19, 2026.[1] He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.[1] In the survey, Ligon listed public safety, border security and property tax relief among his key campaign messages and said flood mitigation is one of the most pressing challenges in the district.[2]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.