Jim Pitts, Chairman of the powerful Appropriations Committee, has filed for re-election in House District 10 – comprised of Ellis county and a portion of Henderson County.

Chairman Pitts said, “Texas will face another challenging budget in 2013 and we will need experienced legislators in place who are willing to make tough decisions in order to balance the budget. I will continue my commitment to keeping taxes low and reducing government spending. Voters can also be confident that protecting citizen’s second amendment rights and preventing illegal immigration will remain among my top priorities.”

As Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Pitts has been responsible for the largest spending cuts and largest property tax cut in our state’s history. He has worked hard to lower debt and balance the budget without raising taxes.

Pitts also serves on the Committee on State Sovereignty and the Joint Committee on Oversight of Higher Ed Governance, Excellence & Transparency.

Pitts is a Waxahachie attorney. He also owns the Ellis County Abstract and Title Company, is a director of Citizens National Bank in Waxahachie, and is a Director of Sims Library. Pitts previously served as President of the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce, President of the board of trustees of Presbyterian Children’s Services, and President of the Waxahachie Independent School District. He and his late wife Evelyn, have three children.