Bio – Senator Royce West

Senator, Texas 23rd Senate District

Senator Royce West has represented Texas’ 23rd Senate District since 1992 and currently serves as Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Transportation. A longtime attorney and managing partner of West & Associates, he has been recognized among Texas’ most influential legislators and has championed education, criminal justice, economic development, and public safety initiatives. His legislative accomplishments include helping establish the University of North Texas at Dallas and advancing landmark measures addressing racial profiling, police body cameras, and community safety. Throughout his career, Senator West has been a strong advocate for educational opportunity, economic advancement, and stronger communities across Texas