John Huffman, former mayor of Southlake, is running in a sprint special election to replace Kelly Hancock in the Texas Senate. In our conversation, Huffman outlined why property tax reform, school choice, and border security are at the top of his agenda—and why his faith drives his approach to public service.
We covered his journey from Texas A&M and Georgetown Law to Capitol Hill and back, the entrepreneurial lessons he carried into office, and how homeschooling three kids shapes his views on education. Huffman’s message is clear: Texans deserve a property tax system that doesn’t force families to “rent their homes from the government.”
He also spoke candidly about the challenges of campaigning, the personal toll on family, and the balance between local governance experience and state-level policymaking.
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – John Huffman’s Political Journey and Senate Candidacy
3:53 – From College Station to Capitol Hill
6:16 – Entrepreneur to Mayor: Small Business & Public Service
12:52 – Why Kill the Property Tax System?
18:03 – School Choice & Funding Texas Schools
28:02 – School Safety & SRO Programs
30:40 – Border Security & Immigration Policies
34:36 – Faith and Public Service
40:27 – Family Life & Campaigning
54:12 – Texas Infrastructure Challenges
58:32 – John Huffman’s Vision for SD9
