Brian Birdwell is a lifelong conservative Republican representing Texas Senate District 22, a native Texan born in Fort Worth and hailing from Granbury. A decorated retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel with 20 years of service, including a Bronze Star for Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, he survived severe burns from the 2001 Pentagon attack. Elected in a 2010 special election and re-elected multiple times with over 85% of the vote, he co-founded Face the Fire Ministries with his wife Mel to support burn survivors and veterans, and co-authored Refined by Fire. Notable achievements include authoring the Stronger Border, Safer Texas Act, leading Texas's Article V convention of states resolution in 2017, chairing the Sunset Commission for agency reforms like the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, and passing laws on education access, eminent domain protections, gun rights, and veteran services. He holds top ratings from pro-life, pro-business, and conservative groups.

Education and Political Experience

Education: B.S. in Criminal Justice from Lamar University ; U.S. Army Command and General Staff College; Master of Public Administration from University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Political Experience: Texas State Senator since 2010. Currently chairs the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development ; vice-chair of State Affairs; member of Finance, Criminal Justice, Higher Education, and Redistricting committees. Chairs U.S. Senator Ted Cruz's U.S. Service Academy Nominations Board since 2013.