Stan Gerdes
Republican Party · TX · Texas House of Representatives District 17
Stan Gerdes is the Republican incumbent for Texas House District 17 (Bastrop/Caldwell area), in office since 2023, a former Smithville City Council member and gubernatorial advisor, seeking re-election in 2026.
Campaign Finance Information — State Representative, District 17
Campaign Finance Information · State Representative, District 17 · November 3, 2026
Data last updated July 25, 2026
- Raised
- $913,819
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- Advertising$39,655
- Retired$18,096
- Owner$11,664
- President$9,000
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- Co Founder$5,000
Direct contributions by size
- $5,000+$611,322
- $1,000-$4,999$241,727
- $500-$999$42,363
- $250-$499$12,697
- $100-$249$4,749
Source: Texas Ethics Commission · 2026 cycle · prd.tecprd.ethicsefile.com
Track record
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 2 records
Authored Texas HB 1486 (88th Legislature) requiring a mental health leave policy for certain public-safety telecommunicators (911 dispatchers); enacted effective September 1, 2023.
September 1, 2023For
Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched July 15, 2026
Authored Texas HB 1487 (88th Legislature) to create a rural county law enforcement grant program.
May 12, 2023For
Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched July 15, 2026
General
· 1 record
Assumed office as the Texas House member for District 17 on January 10, 2023, succeeding John Cyrier; previously served on the Smithville City Council.
January 10, 2023
Source: en.wikipedia.org · researched July 15, 2026
Elections
- State Representative, District 17 · November 3, 2026 · State House District 17; Texas · incumbent
Profile last researched July 15, 2026.