Ben Leman

Greetings to all my former constituents in Texas House District 13! In case you have not heard, I am coming out with my debut novel, Between the Tines. Be sure to like my Ben Leman- Author page to get all the updates!

Home | Ben Leman Author Set on Scotland’s Cowal Peninsula in the 17th century, Between the Tines chronicles the fate of Clan Lamont as it is drawn into a bitter and escalating conflict with the powerful Clan Campbell. As long-standing rivalries harden into open violence, Arran Lamont stands beside his brothers and childh...

Congratulations to my friend, Glenn Hegar, on his appointment as Chancellor to the Texas A&M University System. Aggie traditions will be safely guarded under his leadership!

Statement from Comptroller Glenn Hegar on Being Selected as the Finalist for the Position of Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System

Texas history is pretty amazing. Ken Wise has a great podcast that reveals some hidden treasures!

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In just a few hours, the 88th Legislative Session will begin and my time as State Representative for House District 13 will come to an end. The last four and a half years have been filled with many great memories and I will be forever grateful to you all for your support through it all. Together we passed nearly 30 pieces of legislation and I hope you are proud of all we were able to accomplish not only for our district, but the state as a whole.

My staff and I have made some great memories over the years and I wanted to share some of our favorite with you. We’ve worked hard, we’ve had fun, but most importantly we’ve had the distinct honor of working for the people of House District 13.

From everyone here at Team Leman, happy new year! May you have a prosperous 2023 filled with many blessings!

Christie, the kids and I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

It has been a great honor and privilege to represent House District 13. I have been welcomed into your email inboxes over the years to provide you with regular updates on what we were working on in and around the district, but all good things must come to an end. Here we are over four years later, signing off on our last email update. Thank you!

Thank You House District 13 It has been a great honor and privilege to represent House District 13. You all have welcomed me into your email inboxes over the years to provide you with regular updates on what we were working on in and around the district, but all good things must come to an end.  Here we are over four years ...

The next few days will bring winter weather to our state. Tomorrow, temperatures will begin to drop and will stay below freezing for over 36 hours. While we are not expected to have any precipitation/snow, the frigid temperatures could kill crops, plants, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

As always, preparation is key so make sure you and your family have the resources necessary during the next few days. Check in with your local authorities for region specific information and remember to protect the four P’s; people, plants, pipes, and pets.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on the House floor! The 23 foot tree is up for the holiday season and today, our district ornaments went up. This year, our district ornament was done in coordination with the Hallet Oak Gallery in Hallettsville. The gallery had an artist from our community paint the ornament which represents House District 13. On one side, you see the bluebonnets that bloom in the spring and bring visitors from near and far to take in their beauty. We also see a longhorn to represent the livestock that is seen all through out HD 13 and is representative of the hardworking farming/ranching families in our district. The tree will be on display until January 2nd.

Christie, the kids, and I would like to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for you, your friendship, and your support over the years. May God bless you and your loved ones. We hope your day is filled with good food, good friends, and great memories!

Today, we honor all those who have put their lives on the line in service to this great nation. Thank you to our Veterans, for the sacrifices they made so that we may enjoy the freedoms we have today.

It’s Election Day! Remember, this is an important election for the future of our state. You will be voting for who will represent you the next few years. It’s important that you make your voice heard, so get out and vote!

The polls are open until 7:00 PM tonight. Visit VoteTexas.gov to get more information on the polling locations near you.