Brent Money

Brent Money is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Texas's 2nd [House of Representatives district|2nd district] of the Texas [House of Representatives].

Early life and education

Money was born in Greenville, Texas. He attended East [Texas A&M University|Texas A&M University–Commerce], earning his bachelor's degree in 2001. He also attended Southern Methodist University, earning his Juris Doctor degree in 2006.

Following the expulsion of Republican Bryan Slaton on May 9, 2023, Money ran in the special election to finish out the remainder of the term for the 2nd district of the Texas House of Representatives. On November 7, 2023, Money finished first place with 32% of the vote, but no candidate received a majority so Money advanced to the runoff election along with candidate Jill Dutton. Both candidates in the runoff were backed by opposing factions of the Texas Republican Party and the election was closely watched. On January 30, 2024, Dutton won the runoff by a margin of 110 votes and she was sworn into office.
In March 2024, Dutton and Money faced each other yet again during the regularly scheduled Republican primary election. In this race Money defeated Dutton, winning 56.9% of the vote. In November 2024, he defeated Democrat Kristen Washington in the 2024 [Texas House of Representatives election|general election], winning 80.6% percent of the vote. Money assumed office on January 14, 2025.
In 2025, Money introduced a bill in the Texas House of Representatives criminalizing women who terminate their own pregnancies., as well as sponsoring and writing a bill to ban gender affirming care for transgender individuals of all ages.