Kevin Sparks
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Occupation: Oil and Gas Operator Education: Bachelor of Business, UT Austin Legislative Experience: Senate Member: 2023 - present Hometown: Midland Party: Republican Senator Kevin Sparks is a dedicated public servant, conservative businessman, and community leader with deep roots in Midland, Texas. Elected to the Texas State Senate in 2023 for a four-year term, Senator Sparks has been a strong advocate for the priorities that matter most to West Texans. During his productive first two sessions in the 88th and 89th Legislatures, he focused on advancing energy reliability, improving water accessibility, strengthening healthcare systems, reforming foster care, and combating oilfield theft. His work reflects a steadfast commitment to addressing the needs and values of his constituents. Kevin's passion for energy runs deep, rooted in his nearly 40-year career in the oil and gas industry. After earning a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin in 1985, he returned to Midland to join Discovery Operating, his family’s business. Starting as a pumper and roustabout, Kevin worked his way up to serve as Chief Executive Officer. His leadership in the energy…
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- PartialKevin Sparks holds the office of State Senatorprofile identity· OpenStates
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 8: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 7: Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 7: Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 25: Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 54: Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 25: Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 25: Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 54: Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 12: Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 8: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 8: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 12: Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.
- VerifiedSponsored: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of St. Ann's Catholic School in Midland.
- VerifiedCo-sponsored: Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.
- VerifiedCo-sponsored: Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
- VerifiedSponsored: Congratulating Rickey and Anne Lowe of Horseshoe Bay on their 47th wedding anniversary.
- VerifiedSponsored: Congratulating Don Sparks of Midland on receiving the 2025 Chief Roughneck Award from the Independent Petroleum Association of America.
- VerifiedSponsored: In memory of Richard Augustus Hewitt of San Antonio.
- VerifiedSponsored: Congratulating Charles and Margaret Semple of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary.
- VerifiedSponsored: Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.
- VerifiedCo-sponsored: Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.
- VerifiedSponsored: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
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SB 8: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
HB 7: Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
HB 7: Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
HB 25: Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.
SB 54: Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.
HB 25: Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.
HB 25: Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.
SB 54: Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.
SB 12: Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.
SB 8: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
SB 8: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
SB 12: Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.
Bills & Legislative Work
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2025-09-17: Signed by the Governor
2025-09-17: Signed by the Governor
2025-09-17: Signed by the Governor
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