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Brian Babin
Chairman, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
•Texas
36Education
B.S. in Biology, Lamar University; Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.), University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston
Career History
Dentist
Private Practice, Woodville, TX
1979 - 2015
General dental practice in Woodville, Texas
U.S. Air Force Officer
United States Air Force
1975 - 1979
Active duty military service
President
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
1981 - 1987
Appointed president of the state dental regulatory board
Mayor
City of Woodville, Texas
1982 - 1984
Elected mayor of Woodville
Member
Deep East Texas Council of Governments
1982 - 1984
Regional government planning council
City Councilman
Woodville City Council
1984 - 1989
Elected member of the Woodville City Council
Commissioner
Texas Historical Commission
1989 - 1995
Appointed to the state historical preservation commission
Chairman
Tyler County Republican Party
1990 - 1995
Led the county Republican Party organization
Board Member
Woodville Independent School District
1992 - 1995
Elected to the local school board
Board Member
Lower Neches Valley Authority
1999 - 2015
Appointed by Governor George W. Bush, reappointed by Governor Rick Perry; resigned upon entering Congress
Recent Legislation
H.R. 272
· Sponsor
ASTRO Act
Dec 16, 2024
H.R. 231
· Sponsor
Terminate TikTok on Campus Act of 2023
Jan 10, 2023
H.R. 2984
· Sponsor
ASTRO Act
Committee Assignments
Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Key Policy Positions
Co-chairs the Congressional Border Security Caucus with Rep. Andy Biggs. Supports border wall construction and voted to provide over $1.6 billion for its construction. Leads efforts to deport criminal aliens and defund sanctuary cities.
As Chairman of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, champions legislation to maintain U.S. leadership in space exploration. Introduced the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026. Previously chaired the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee.
Introduced legislation to eliminate automatic birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented parents, codifying a Trump executive order. Pushes for full vetting of refugees from countries with terrorism concerns.
Focuses on ensuring U.S. global leadership in science and technology, reducing regulatory barriers to scientific progress, and countering China's rising space capabilities.
Contact & Resources
Texas(Texas)
District
Texas-36