Borris L. Miles is a Democrat representing Texas Senate District 13, which includes parts of Houston and surrounding areas. A lifelong Houston resident, he is a successful businessman and developer who owns one of the largest insurance agencies in Texas. After serving four terms in the Texas House of Representatives, he was elected to the Texas Senate in 2016.

Notable achievements include securing over $10 billion in federal funding for primary healthcare services to low-income Texans, passing legislation to seal juvenile records for second chances, obtaining $44 million for the Miles Ahead Scholars program to support underserved minority male youth in college, creating economic development opportunity districts, and strengthening laws on group homes to protect seniors and people with disabilities.

Education and Political Experience

• Political Experience: Served four terms in the Texas House before election to the Senate in 2016 for District 13 . Currently serves on Senate committees including Health & Human Services, Criminal Justice, Nominations, Transportation, and Congressional Redistricting.
• Education: Not detailed in available public records.