Greg Bonnen is a Republican representative for Texas House District 24, which includes parts of Galveston County such as Friendswood, League City, Dickinson, Santa Fe, and surrounding coastal communities. First elected in 2013 and currently in his seventh term, he serves as Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee and is a practicing neurosurgeon. Notable achievements include leading efforts for over $18 billion in property tax relief, fully funding Operation Lone Star for border security, and passing balanced budgets; he has earned awards like Courageous Conservative, Guardian of Small Business, Texas Values Faith and Family Champion, and Pro-Life Hero. Born June 18, 1966, in Angleton, Texas, he lives in Friendswood with his wife Kim and two daughters.

Education

• B.S. in Biochemistry, Texas A&M University .
• M.D. and neurosurgery residency, University of Texas Medical Branch , where he served as assistant professor of neurosurgery for two years.

Political Experience

• Elected to Texas House in 2013; re-elected through 2024 .
• Current committees: Appropriations , General Investigating, Disaster Preparedness & Flooding .
• Previous roles: Chair of Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher and Public Education; member of Insurance, Energy Resources committees; various interim committees on coastal barriers, border security, and mental health.
• Chairman of the Board, Houston Physicians’ Hospital; medical missionary work in Haiti, Cuba, Philippines, Mexico, and Panama.