Rep. Dade Phelan (R)

Last modified on: 08-21-2025 15:02:30

TX House Representative
(Texas House of Representatives)

Entered Office: 01-2015 Term Ends: 01-2027 District: 21

General Information

Profession: Real Estate Developer Home Town: Beaumont Birthdate: 09-18-1975 Spouse: Kim


Personal Information

BA-University of Texas

H-2015-present; Speaker of the House 2021 -2025

8/21/25: Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan announced Thursday he will not pursue re-election to his House District 21 seat in 2026, ending a legislative career that included leading major transportation projects and mental health initiatives for Southeast Texas.



Dade Phelan was born and raised in Southeast Texas. His fourth generation commercial real estate development firm owns and manages retail, industrial and office property in Texas and Arkansas. He received his bachelor’s degree in Government and Business from The University of Texas at Austin.

Office Information

Dist. 21 - Jasper, Jefferson (27%), Orange

Sens. Creighton, Nichols


Committees

Licensing & Administrative Procedures-Chair; State Affairs

Contact and Phone Numbers

Capitol Office:
  GW.8
Capitol Phone: (512) 463-0706
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Staff

Office Office Holder Phone / Fax
Chief of Staff Kelly Mitchell (512) 463-1000
Legislative Director Braden Hand (512) 463-0706
District Director Lauren Perkins (512) 463-1000