Woodville, Texas – The Texas Farm Bureau is among a number of organizations and elected officials supporting Dr. Brian Babin, Woodville dentist and Republican congressional candidate for Texas’ 36th district.”Dr. Brian Babin is a leader and businessman who has devoted a lifetime to the district and conservative principles,” said Texas Farm Bureau President Kenneth Dierschke in announcing the Farm Bureau’s endorsement. “Dr. Babin understands the needs and beliefs of his neighbors in Congressional District 36,” Dierschke said.
Dr. Babin has also been endorsed by U.S. Congressmen Pete Sessions (R-TX), Lamar Smith (R-TX), Pete Olson (R-TX), Randy Weber (R-TX), Roger Williams (R-TX), Bill Flores (R-TX), and Michael Conaway (R-TX); Texas Board of Education Commissioner David Bradley; Texas Sen. Robert Nichols (R-3); Texas Reps James White (R-19) and Wayne Smith (R-128); former primary opponents John Manlove, John Amdur, Pat Kasprzak, Kim Morrell, Robin Riley, and Phil Fitzgerald.
Others announcing their support include Houston Port Commissioner John Kennedy; Baytown Mayor & Houston Port Commissioner Stephen Don Carlos, Pasadena Mayor Johnny Isbell; Seabrook Mayor Glenn Royal; La Porte Mayor Louis R. Rigby; Nassau Bay Mayor Mark Denman; Kirbyville Mayor Frank George; Lumberton Mayor Don Surratt; Shoreacres Mayor Matt Webber; Woodville Mayor Ben Bythewood; Nassau Bay Councilmembers Bob Warters and John Amdur; Morgan’s Point City Council and Mayor Pro Tem Michel Bechtel; Spring Valley Village Mayor Tom Ramsey; Jasper County Commissioner Willie Stark; Tyler County Commissioners Martin Nash, Rusty Hughes, and Jack Walston; Polk County Commissioners Bob Willis, Milt Purvis, Tommy Overstreet; Hardin County Commissioner Ken Pelt, Chris Kirkendall; County Sheriffs from Jasper, Liberty, Hardin, Chambers and Polk Counties; and former Baytown Mayor Pete Alfara.
Dr. Babin is also endorsed by the Texas Forestry Association; American Dental Association; United Republicans of Harris County; U.S. Immigration Reform PAC; Texas Asian Republican Club; KBRPAC; Boeing PAC; Kirby Corp. PAC; American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Political Action Committee; U.S. Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell; Freedomworks founder and former U.S. House Majority Leader Richard “Dick” Armey; Don Imus, FOX Business host; Texas State Republican Executive Committee member Rex Teter; former KSEV radio host, conservative activist and Houston businessman Edd Hendee; Cathie Adams, President of Texas Eagle Forum and former Texas State GOP Chairman; Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale; former CD-36 candidate Stephen Takach; former Texas State Senator and CD-36 candidate Mike Jackson; Carolyn Hodges, past president Texas Federation of Republican Women; and the Beaumont Enterprise.
Dr. Brian Babin is well known in Southeast Texas as a community leader and conservative trail blazer. After serving overseas in the U. S. Air Force, in 1979 Babin opened his dental practice in Woodville. He has served as mayor, city councilman, and school board member and also as Republican county chairman, regional chair for Reagan, helped organize the Tyler County Patriots and worked for conservative candidates and causes throughout Southeast Texas,
Since 1999, Dr. Babin has served on the Lower Neches Valley Authority, appointed by Gov. Bush and reappointed by Gov. Perry. He also served on the Texas Historical Commission, the Texas Board of Dental Examiners, and the Deep East Texas Council of Governments. He lives in Woodville with his wife, Roxanne. They have 5 children and 9 grandchildren.
