A.J. Louderback is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 30, which includes DeWitt, Goliad, Jackson, Lavaca, Matagorda, and Victoria counties. A fifth-generation Texan born in December 1956 in Matagorda County, he is a retired five-term Sheriff of Jackson County with over 40 years in law enforcement and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Notable achievements include serving as Vice Chair and Chair of the Legislative Sheriff’s Association of Texas, expanding the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s 287 program to 16 Texas counties, and advocating for border security, Second Amendment rights, public safety, lower property taxes, and strong schools; he frequently appears on Fox News and Newsmax. He assumed office on January 14, 2025, with his term ending January 12, 2027, and holds committee positions on Criminal Jurisprudence , Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans’ Affairs, and the Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness & Flooding.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduate of Palacios High School ; attended Pikes Peak Community College.
• Military Service: U.S. Air Force sergeant and Law Enforcement Specialist .
• Law Enforcement Career: 10 years with Edna Police Department; five-term Sheriff of Jackson County .
• Political Experience: Elected to Texas House District 30 in 2025; 20 years crafting legislation through Sheriff’s Association roles.