Alan Schoolcraft (House District 0044)

Alan Schoolcraft is a Republican representative for Texas House District 44, covering Guadalupe and Gonzales counties. A United States Air Force veteran and attorney, he previously served six terms in the Texas House from 1981 to 1993 before returning in 2024 after defeating a seven-term incumbent. He resides in McQueeney, Texas, with his wife Joette, and comes from a family with deep Republican roots—his father chaired the Guadalupe County Republican Party, and his mother served on the State Republican Executive Committee and a local school board for 17 years.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and topped his class at Saint Mary’s University Law School in San Antonio.
• Professional Background: Successful business owner and CEO.
• Political Experience: Served in the Texas House ; elected to District 44 in 2024. Currently serves on the Public Education Committee, Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee, and the Permanent Standing Subcommittee on Academic & Career-Oriented Education. His term is for 2 years, with the seat up for election in 2026.