Brett W. Ligon

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Brett W. Ligon


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

May School Board & Special SD4


Race

State Senate, Dist. 4


Incumbent

No


Links

Brett W. Ligon websites FacebookFacebookXInstagram

EDUCATION

Texas A&M University, College Station, Political Science, 1987-1991

South Texas College of Law, Houston, Juris Doctorate, 1992-1996

Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Government Management Certificate

WORK & MILITARY

Kherker Garcia, LLP, Attorney, 2026-2026

Montgomery County District Attorney's Office, District Attorney, 2008-2025

Houston Police Officers Union, Senior Staff Counsel, 1999-2008

Harris County District Attorney's Office, Assistant District Attorney, 1996-1999

Harris County District Attorney's Office, Intern, 1993-1996

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Detention Officer, 1992-1993

AFFILIATIONS

Texas Right to Life

Children's Safe Harbor

Texas District County Attorneys Association

National Rifle Association

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

District Attorney, 2009-2025

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Texas Senator District 4, 2025-2026

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (20)

Texas Right to Life TRL PAC

*Texas Home School Coalition THSC PAC

*Texas Patriots PAC

Dan Patrick

Kingwood Tea Party

LIBERAL (2)

Houston Police Officers Union PAC

Deputy Sheriff's Association of Bexar County

OTHER (7)

Greg Abbott

*C Club of Houston

*Texas Association of Realtors TREPAC

*Houston Region Business Coalition HRBC

Texas Association of Manufacturers MPACT

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)

Governor Greg Abbott

U.S .Congressman Morgan Luttrell

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick

Senator Brandon Creighton (ret)

U.S. Congressman Ted Poe (ret)

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (10)

Conservative Republicans of Texas (2026)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2026)

Republican Voters of Texas PAC (2026)

Republican Womens Organizations (2026)

Texas Conservative Review (2026)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)

Brent Hagenbuch (2026)

Texans for Greg Abbott (2026)

Texans United for a Conservative Majority (2026)

Brandon Creighton (2025)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Texas Trial Lawyers Association (2026)

OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate interview. Montgomery County Tea Party. 5 Dec 2025. 1:12:31 min.

Candidate forum hosted by East Montgomery County Republican Women. YouTube. 13 Jan 2026. 12:41 min.

Candidate forum. Montgomery County Tea Party. 22 Jan 2026. 33:39 min.

Candidate forum. Montgomery County Eagle Forum. 22 Jan 2026. 

Candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

There are no circumstances that an elective abortion should be allowed.

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Strongly Agree

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Strongly Agree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

“Separation of church and state” means the government cannot establish or control a church—but it does not mean religion must be excluded from public life. Faith has a rightful place in our culture, values, and public discourse, and the Constitution protects the free exercise of religion from government interference.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes: 1.We have a shared cultural identity that reflects historical & moral affinity. 2.We have shared political values, namely: free elections, an independent judiciary system, a free press, and a political party system reflecting diverse viewpoints. 3.We have shared strategic interests, providing a stabilizing force in a volatile region whose enemies pose a continuous threat to the U.S. This is an immediate firebreak between democracy and radical terrorist organizations.


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

C

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Wages should be set by skills, experience, and market demand. Not by government mandates.

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

1.Eliminate duplicative programs & excessive administrative overhead. 2.Regular performance audits, tie funding to measurable results. 3.End inefficient subsidies & grants that do not benefit taxpayers or economy. Texas has an approximate $508 billion budget, with $4 billion for border security. I would prioritize working with our congressional partners in an attempt to recoup several billion dollars as well as requesting congress prioritize Texas’ border security and costs.


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Strongly Disagree


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Agree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

The primary goal of the criminal justice system should be to protect law-abiding citizens by enforcing the rule of law, holding offenders accountable, and deterring crime. Rehabilitation is important, but public safety and justice for victims must come first.

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

None. New restrictions on gun ownership do not stop violence, because individuals intent on harming others will find a way to do so regardless of the law. Protecting public safety means enforcing existing laws and ensuring law-abiding citizens retain their constitutional right to defend themselves.


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No


VALUES

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Strongly Agree

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Strongly Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Disagree

Recently, Governor Abbott has publicly indicated that Texas is not open to expanding gambling in the State of Texas. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has also voiced the same opinion. As District Attorney of Montgomery County for the last 17 years, I have publicly opposed and initiated investigations and prosecutions into illegal gambling interests that attempted to establish gambling and card houses in Montgomery County. My opinion on that has not changed.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian. I was raised Catholic and received my sacraments through the Catholic Church. Currently I attend several different churches with religious affiliation including Catholic, Episcopalian, Baptist, and Non-Denominational as these religions reflect those of my in-laws, children, extended family and friends. I live in a small community and often attend mass or services with friends or family as invited.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Natural gas is currently the most reliable energy source that will supply the demand for electricity. I am aware that nuclear energy may eventually be harvested as well, but that contemplates a sea change of thoughts on safety and production.

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