Texas House Member
Rep. Roberts, Kevin
District 126
Capitol Address:
Room E2.416
P.O. Box 2910
Austin, TX 78768
(512) 463-0496
(512) 463-1507 Fax
District Address:
6810 Cypress Creek Parkway
Houston, Texas 77069
(281) 444-1814
Bills Authored/Sponsored 85th Legislature:
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Biography
Kevin Roberts was sworn in as the State Representative for House District 126 on January 10, 2017. Roberts, a native Texan, was raised by his grandparents in Amarillo. As a 14-year-old, he got his first job delivering prescriptions for a local retail drugstore, where he learned the importance of integrity, commitment, and hard work. He worked to pay his own way through Texas Tech University and became the first college graduate in his family.
Kevin met his wife, Hollie, at a debate tournament in high school. Kevin and Hollie have two sons and a daughter-in law, Josh Roberts and Will and Alissa Roberts. Kevin and Hollie are proud grandparents to their grandson, Kason. Since moving to Houston, they have been active members of Champion Forest Baptist Church, where Kevin serves as a deacon. Kevin is also an active member of the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce, Houston Realty Business Coalition, and the Klein ISD Career and Technical Education Advisory Council. He is a member of the Grow Northwest Economic Development Advisory Council and the Public Policy Council for the Houston Northwest Chamber, as well as a member of the Community Advisory Council for Lone Star College - University Parks. Roberts has also previously served on the Board of Directors for the D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA at Cypress Creek and Northland Christian School, where he founded the school's nationally recognized debate team.
Representative Roberts has spent the majority of his career in executive management and leadership roles. Using his expertise in strategic planning, organizational design, and financial and organizational management. Roberts excels in growing small businesses into nationwide enterprises. Through his ability to make tough decisions, he keeps businesses financially stable while fostering their rapid growth. Since 2002, he has worked as Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of The Lanier Law Firm, where he guided the expansion of the firm into Los Angeles and New York.
For the 85th Legislative Session, Rep. Roberts was named to the House Committee on Appropriations, the House Committee on County Affairs, the House Select Committee on Opioid and Substance Abuse and the House Select Committee on Texas Ports, Innovation & Infrastructure. Additionally, he serves on the Appropriations Subcommittees on Article II (Healthcare), Budget Transparency & Reform and Disaster Impact & Recovery.
In recognition of his work, Representative Roberts has been named an "Effective Conservative" by the Conservative Roundtable of Texas.
Since taking office, Representative Roberts has focused on bringing transparency to state government, limiting the growth of government, eliminating wasteful government spending, and bringing more accountability to bureaucrats in Austin. As State Representative for District 126, Representative Roberts tirelessly fights to protect life, liberty, and justice for all Texans.
Kevin met his wife, Hollie, at a debate tournament in high school. Kevin and Hollie have two sons and a daughter-in law, Josh Roberts and Will and Alissa Roberts. Kevin and Hollie are proud grandparents to their grandson, Kason. Since moving to Houston, they have been active members of Champion Forest Baptist Church, where Kevin serves as a deacon. Kevin is also an active member of the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce, Houston Realty Business Coalition, and the Klein ISD Career and Technical Education Advisory Council. He is a member of the Grow Northwest Economic Development Advisory Council and the Public Policy Council for the Houston Northwest Chamber, as well as a member of the Community Advisory Council for Lone Star College - University Parks. Roberts has also previously served on the Board of Directors for the D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA at Cypress Creek and Northland Christian School, where he founded the school's nationally recognized debate team.
Representative Roberts has spent the majority of his career in executive management and leadership roles. Using his expertise in strategic planning, organizational design, and financial and organizational management. Roberts excels in growing small businesses into nationwide enterprises. Through his ability to make tough decisions, he keeps businesses financially stable while fostering their rapid growth. Since 2002, he has worked as Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of The Lanier Law Firm, where he guided the expansion of the firm into Los Angeles and New York.
For the 85th Legislative Session, Rep. Roberts was named to the House Committee on Appropriations, the House Committee on County Affairs, the House Select Committee on Opioid and Substance Abuse and the House Select Committee on Texas Ports, Innovation & Infrastructure. Additionally, he serves on the Appropriations Subcommittees on Article II (Healthcare), Budget Transparency & Reform and Disaster Impact & Recovery.
In recognition of his work, Representative Roberts has been named an "Effective Conservative" by the Conservative Roundtable of Texas.
Since taking office, Representative Roberts has focused on bringing transparency to state government, limiting the growth of government, eliminating wasteful government spending, and bringing more accountability to bureaucrats in Austin. As State Representative for District 126, Representative Roberts tirelessly fights to protect life, liberty, and justice for all Texans.
Kevin Roberts tomó posesión de su cargo de Representante del Estado por el Distrito 126 el 10 de enero de 2017. Roberts, texano, fue criado por sus abuelos en Amarillo. A los 14 años de edad obtuvo su primer empleo como repartidor de pedidos de una farmacia minorista local, donde aprendió la importancia de la integridad, el compromiso y el trabajo duro. Trabajó para pagarse los estudios en la Texas Tech University y se convirtió en el primer graduado universitario en su familia.
El Representante Roberts pasó la mayor parte de su carrera en funciones directivas y de gestión ejecutiva. Tiene conocimientos especializados en planificación estratégica, diseño de organizaciones y gestión financiera y organizativa. Roberts se destaca en la conversión de pequeñas empresas locales en empresas nacionales. Con su capacidad para tomar decisiones difíciles, mantiene las empresas financieramente estables y promueve su rápido crecimiento. Desde 2002, trabaja como director ejecutivo y director operativo de The Lanier Law Firm, donde guió la expansión de la empresa a Los Ángeles y Nueva York.
Para la Sesión Legislativa nro. 85, el Rep. Roberts fue designado miembro del Comité de la Cámara de Asignaciones Presupuestarias, el Comité de la Cámara para Asuntos del Condado y el Comité Selecto de la Cámara para Asuntos de Puertos, Innovación e Infraestructura. El Comité de Asignaciones Presupuestarias es principalmente responsable de todas las áreas de gastos estatales. Esto incluye la redacción del presupuesto estatal y proyectos de ley complementarios sobre gastos. El Comité de Asuntos del Condado es el principal comité de supervisión de los 254 condados del Estado de Texas, así como la Comisión de Texas de Normas Carcelarias. El comité de Puertos de Texas tiene la tarea de revisar la infraestructura de los puertos de Texas, incluidas las fronteras interiores y los puertos fronterizos de entrada, y analizar los cambios que se producen en el panorama del comercio mundial y la preparación de los puertos de Texas y puertos fronterizos de entrada para capitalizar esos cambios. Este comité es de particular importancia porque los puertos de Texas conectan mercados mundiales de una amplia variedad de industrias.
Kevin está casado con Hollie y tienen dos hijos: Josh y Will. Desde que se mudaron a Houston, son miembros activos de la Iglesia Bautista de Champion Forest, donde Kevin tiene cargo de diácono. Kevin también es miembro activo de la Cámara de Comercio del Noroeste de Houston, la Coalición de Negocios Inmobiliarios de Houston y el Consejo Asesor sobre Educación Técnica y Carrera del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Klein. Roberts también fue miembro del Directorio de YMCA D. Bradley McWilliams en Cypress Creek y en la Escuela Cristiana Northland, donde fundó el equipo de debate escolar reconocido en todo Estados Unidos.
Como Representante del Estado para el Distrito 126, el Representante Roberts lucha incansablemente para proteger la vida, la libertad y la justicia para todos los texanos.
El Representante Roberts pasó la mayor parte de su carrera en funciones directivas y de gestión ejecutiva. Tiene conocimientos especializados en planificación estratégica, diseño de organizaciones y gestión financiera y organizativa. Roberts se destaca en la conversión de pequeñas empresas locales en empresas nacionales. Con su capacidad para tomar decisiones difíciles, mantiene las empresas financieramente estables y promueve su rápido crecimiento. Desde 2002, trabaja como director ejecutivo y director operativo de The Lanier Law Firm, donde guió la expansión de la empresa a Los Ángeles y Nueva York.
Para la Sesión Legislativa nro. 85, el Rep. Roberts fue designado miembro del Comité de la Cámara de Asignaciones Presupuestarias, el Comité de la Cámara para Asuntos del Condado y el Comité Selecto de la Cámara para Asuntos de Puertos, Innovación e Infraestructura. El Comité de Asignaciones Presupuestarias es principalmente responsable de todas las áreas de gastos estatales. Esto incluye la redacción del presupuesto estatal y proyectos de ley complementarios sobre gastos. El Comité de Asuntos del Condado es el principal comité de supervisión de los 254 condados del Estado de Texas, así como la Comisión de Texas de Normas Carcelarias. El comité de Puertos de Texas tiene la tarea de revisar la infraestructura de los puertos de Texas, incluidas las fronteras interiores y los puertos fronterizos de entrada, y analizar los cambios que se producen en el panorama del comercio mundial y la preparación de los puertos de Texas y puertos fronterizos de entrada para capitalizar esos cambios. Este comité es de particular importancia porque los puertos de Texas conectan mercados mundiales de una amplia variedad de industrias.
Kevin está casado con Hollie y tienen dos hijos: Josh y Will. Desde que se mudaron a Houston, son miembros activos de la Iglesia Bautista de Champion Forest, donde Kevin tiene cargo de diácono. Kevin también es miembro activo de la Cámara de Comercio del Noroeste de Houston, la Coalición de Negocios Inmobiliarios de Houston y el Consejo Asesor sobre Educación Técnica y Carrera del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Klein. Roberts también fue miembro del Directorio de YMCA D. Bradley McWilliams en Cypress Creek y en la Escuela Cristiana Northland, donde fundó el equipo de debate escolar reconocido en todo Estados Unidos.
Como Representante del Estado para el Distrito 126, el Representante Roberts lucha incansablemente para proteger la vida, la libertad y la justicia para todos los texanos.
Media
- 02/13/17 Rep. Kevin Roberts - Discusses HB 1290
- 01/31/17 Rep. Kevin Roberts - Discusses HB 973
- 01/19/17 Rep. Kevin Roberts - Video Message
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Member Press Releases
October
10/23/2017
Representative Roberts Named To House Select Committee on Opioid and Substance Abuse
by: Rep. Roberts, KevinAugust
08/08/2017
Texas House Gives Final Approval to Roberts's Legislation To Honor Sacrifice of Disabled First Responders
by: Rep. Roberts, KevinJune
06/20/2017
Roberts Makes Nomination For Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program
by: Rep. Roberts, KevinMay
05/06/2017
Texas House Approves House Bill 1290
by: Rep. Roberts, KevinMarch
03/06/2017
Roberts Files Texas Legislative Review Act
by: Rep. Roberts, KevinFebruary
02/24/2017
ICYMI: McCaul, Roberts hosted a press conference to cut red tape
by: Rep. Roberts, Kevin02/09/2017
REPRESENTATIVE ROBERTS RECEIVES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
by: Rep. Roberts, KevinJanuary
01/30/2017
ROBERTS FILES LEGISLATION TO REIN IN STATE AGENCY REGULATIONS
by: Rep. Roberts, Kevin01/17/2017
ROBERTS FILES LEGISLATION TO CREATE NEW WAYS FOR FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO FOSTER CARE SYSTEM
by: Rep. Roberts, Kevin