State Representative Alan Schoolcraft returned to serve in the Texas House in 2024, having previously held a six-term tenure from 1981 to 1993. He represents House District 44, covering Guadalupe and Gonzales counties. Alan and his wife Joette reside in McQueeney, Texas.
Schoolcraft is an attorney and a successful entrepreneur, with a background as a United States Air Force veteran. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and earned his law degree, graduating at the top of his class from Saint Mary’s University Law School in San Antonio. His family's history of political engagement is notable; his father was the Chairman of the Guadalupe County Republican Party, and his mother served on the State Republican Executive Committee as well as on the Schertz Cibolo Universal City ISD school board for 17 years. Schoolcraft is recognized as a dedicated conservative representative committed to promoting Republican values in the Texas House.
Currently, Representative Schoolcraft serves on several influential committees, including the Public Education Committee, the Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee, and the Permanent Standing Subcommittee on Academic & Career-Oriented Education. His roles in these committees reflect his focus on education and financial services as key areas for legislative action.
Throughout his legislative career, Schoolcraft has sponsored and co-sponsored a number of bills that illustrate his political leanings and priorities. Notably, he co-authored HB 162, which seeks to prohibit the recognition, service, and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders. This bill aligns with Schoolcraft's commitment to Second Amendment rights and has been a focal point of discussion regarding gun control and public safety in Texas, generating both support and opposition due to its implications for preemptive measures against potential gun violence.
Another bill of significance is HB 2389, designed to restrict certain foreign entities from purchasing property or entering contracts with state entities. This legislation underscores his focus on national security and domestic economic interests, prompting debates about foreign investment in Texas.
In the realm of education, Schoolcraft has sponsored HB 3, which aims to establish an education savings account program, thus empowering families with more choices regarding their children's education. This policy reflects broader trends toward school choice and could have deep implications for public education funding.
Schoolcraft's dedication to conservative principles informs his position on various issues, such as immigration and public funding. His proposal for HB 4712 requires an annual report detailing the fiscal impact of persons not lawfully present in Texas, highlighting a fiscal approach to immigration issues. Additionally, his legislation on educational access reinforces a strict stance on the eligibility for school benefits, aiming to delineate clear parameters based on legal residency.
As a conservative representative, Schoolcraft’s legislative efforts reflect a commitment to preserving traditional values while navigating contemporary issues in education, public safety, and governance. His diverse range of sponsored legislation signifies an active engagement with the electorate's needs and an adherence to principles that resonate with his party's base.