Royce West
Texas State Senator, District 23 since 1992. Next on the ballot in 2028.
- In office
- 34 yrs
- Since 1992
- Bills became law
- 51
- 312 sponsored, 2025–2026 session
- Votes missed
- 54.9%
- Chamber median 0.0%
- With party
- 90%
- On votes splitting the parties
- Last margin
- +60.5
- Won 2014
- Next election
- 2028
- Nov 7, 2028
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET
Committees
As of 2026-10.
- Transportation · vice chair
- Economic Development
- Education
- Finance
- Higher Education
- Local Government
Source: Open States committeesUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET
Legislation
Disaster Preparedness & Relief (I0211) · Became law Sep 2025
CRIME VICTIMS (S0046) · Became law Sep 2025
City Government--General (I0060) · Became law Sep 2025
ATTORNEY GENERAL (V2811) · Became law Sep 2025
ALERT SYSTEM (S0523) · Became law Sep 2025
Source: Open States billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:22 PM ET
Voting record
With West’s party
- Votes with the chamber's Democrats90%
- Cosponsorships of the other party's bills91%
Black tick: the average of Democrats.
Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships
Key votes
Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: West’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Democrats.
| Date | Bill | West | Dem. majority | Rep. majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2025 | HB 18: Relating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and the making of… | Not voting | No | Yes | Passed 18–8 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | HB 7: Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs,… | Not voting | No | Yes | Passed 17–8 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | SB 8: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex;… | Not voting | No | Yes | Passed 18–8 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | HB 26: Relating to contracting with law enforcement agencies in certain counties. | Not voting | No | Yes | Passed 21–5 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | HB 8: Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of… | Not voting | No | Yes | Passed 21–5 |
Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls
Career
Offices held, and every time West was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Elections
Margin against the seat’s presidential baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year.
| Year | Race | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Texas State Senate, District 23 | Won | — |
| 2018 | Texas State Senate, District 23 | Won | — |
| 2014 | Texas State Senate, District 23 | Won | D+60.5 |
| 2012 | Texas State Senate, District 23 | Won | D+63.8 |
| 2008 | Texas State Senate, District 23 | Won | D+84.8 |
| 2004 | Texas State Senate, District 23 | Won | — |
| 2002 | Texas State Senate, District 23 | Won | — |
| 1998 | Texas State Senate, District 23 | Won | — |
| 1994 | Texas State Senate, District 23 | Won | — |
| 1992 | Texas State Senate, District 23 | Won | D+78.9 |
Source: 99chambers results archive
Seats West has held
- Texas State Senate, District 23 · since 1992
Source: 99chambers results archive
Who West has run against
- John Lawson (R) · 2014 general, won
- Bishop John Lawson (R) · 2012 general, won
- Jim Renfro (L) · 2008 general, won
- Henry Burden (L) · 1992 general, won
Source: 99chambers results archive
How we know West
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Open States ocd-person/d6f40682-7b90-4735-980c-7c95ef402a78
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET