Dan Branch

Dan Branch is a former Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives who served from 2003 to 2015, representing District 108 which includes part of Dallas.12 Here are some key details about his political career and background:

Political Career

Texas State Representative:

• Served in the Texas House from 2003 to 2015
• Represented District 108, covering part of Dallas
• Won the seat in 2002 and was re-elected multiple times

Committee Roles:

• Chairman of the House Committee on Higher Education (2009-2014)
• Served on Calendars, Elections, and Redistricting Committees
• Member of the Legislative Budget Board

Leadership Positions:

• Co-chair of the Dallas Area Legislative Delegation (elected in 2009 and 2011)
• Chair of Budget and Oversight on the House Public Education Committee (for three terms prior to 2009)

Notable Legislation

Branch authored House Bill 51, known as the "Tier One Universities" Bill, which aimed to increase the number of nationally recognized research institutions in Texas.1

Attorney General Campaign

In 2013, Branch ran for Texas Attorney General but was defeated in the Republican primary runoff by Ken Paxton.12

Professional Background

Currently, Dan Branch serves as a senior attorney based in the Dallas and Austin offices of Winstead PC.3

Personal Information

• Born on March 5, 1958
• Married to Stacey and father of five children
• Received his BS degree from Oklahoma Christian University and JD (likely referring to Juris Doctor) from SMU4

While I don't have specific information about his LinkedIn profile, the query mentions his username is dan-branch-73121a9.