Former Governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee has endorsed Rep. Jim Pitts for re-election to Texas House District 10.

“Jim Pitts has been a strong protector of the unborn, has deep roots in his community and has dedicated his life to serving his constituents and the values they hold dear. As the author of Texas’ budget, Jim Pitts is responsible for the largest tax cuts in the state’s history and worked to defund Planned Parenthood.  Pitts’ leadership and conservative principles are good for Texas families.  I wholeheartedly endorse Jim Pitts for re-election to the Texas House,” Gov. Huckabee said.

“Governor Huckabee is a nationally recognized champion for conservatism. Both of us value life, limited government and low taxes, and I am honored to have his endorsement,” Rep. Pitts said.

Previously, Pitts secured endorsements from the Waxahachie Firefighters’ Association, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, Texas Comptroller Susan Combs, Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association, Texas Alliance for Life PAC, Texas Right to Life, National Rifle Association, Texas State Rifle Association, Texas Farm Bureau, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, Texas Society of Architects, Texas Hospital Association, Texas Civil Justice League, Texas Retailers Association, Texas Apartment Association, Texas Forestry Association, Texas Society of Professional Engineers, and Texas Association of Family Physicians..

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.

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