Meet Jeff

State Representative Jeff Leach proudly serves the citizens of House District 67 in the heart of Collin County. Now serving in his seventh term, Representative Leach has consistently proven himself to be a committed conservative and effective leader in the Texas Capitol and has worked tirelessly to ensure that Texas remains strong for future generations.

Over the years, Jeff has remained steadfast in his mission to reduce the crushing burden of property taxes and invest meaningfully in Texas public education. Building on previous efforts, he proudly co-sponsored Senate Bill 4 to increase the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000—offering substantial savings for homeowners, with even greater relief for seniors and Texans with disabilities through Senate Bill 23. And for job creators, Jeff helped deliver real tax relief through House Bill 9, which dramatically raises the business personal property tax exemption from $2,500 to $125,000 – cutting red tape, encouraging investment, and growing our economy.

During the 89th Legislative Session, Representative Leach was appointed by Speaker Dustin Burrows to serve a fourth term as Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence. Additionally, Representative Leach was selected to serve on the House Committee on Public Education and the Calendars Committee. As Chairman of the House’s major legislative committee with oversight of the Texas justice system, Representative Leach worked to improve our state’s judiciary and advance sound reforms to civil practice and procedure. Specifically, he successfully authored legislation giving Texas judges a much-needed pay raise without raising legislator pensions, bolstered our state’s judiciary with the creation of 14 new courts across the state and implemented various reforms that will ensure fair, equitable and expedient justice in Texas.

As a member of the Public Education Committee, Jeff worked late nights and long hours listening to educators, administrators, and parents across Texas. The result: House Bill 2, a landmark $8.5 billion investment in our public schools, now headed to the Governor’s desk. This legislation will help fund teacher pay raises, improve special education services, increase school safety, and raise the basic allotment so that districts can better meet day-to-day classroom needs. He also helped pass Senate Bill 2, expanding educational freedom through $1 billion in Educational Savings Accounts, and authored House Bill 6 – the “Teachers’ Bill of Rights” – to empower educators and restore order and discipline in our classrooms.

Jeff’s work this session wasn’t just about policy – it was about results. Tangible, lasting results that put money back in your pocket, strengthen our schools, and ensure Texas remains the best place to live, work, and raise a family.

Born and raised in Plano, Representative Leach graduated from Plano Senior High before attending Baylor University. He earned his law degree from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law, and currently practices at the law firm of Gray Reed & McGraw LLP in Dallas. Named a “Rising Star” by Texas Super Lawyer, Jeff specializes in complex commercial and civil litigation, construction law and real estate. Most recently, Representative Leach was named as a “Friend of the Judiciary” by the State Bar of Texas and was recognized as a “2019 Legislator of the Year” by the Texas Civil Justice League. Jeff serves on the Board of Trustees for Houston Baptist University, on the Texas Judicial Council and as a board member of the Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute. Jeff and his wife Becky, a speaker, writer and artist, are the proud parents of Brady, Charlotte and Landry. In addition to service with numerous other community organizations, Jeff and Becky are active members of Cottonwood Creek Church.