Janis Holt

Janis Holt (born December 20, 1959) is an American politician. She represents the 18th district of the Texas House of Representatives.^[1]

Janis Holt
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 18th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 14, 2025
Preceded by	Ernest Bailes
Personal details
Born	(1959-12-20) December 20, 1959 (age 65) Groves, Texas, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Alton
Residence(s)	Silsbee, Texas, U.S.
Alma mater	Lamar University
Website	Campaign website

In March 2024, Holt defeated incumbent Ernest Bailes in the Republican primary election for the 18th district of the Texas House of Representatives.^[2] In November 2024, Holt defeated Seth Steele, winning 86.6% of the vote.^[3] She succeeded Ernest Bailes. She assumed office on January 14, 2025.^[1]

Texas House of Representatives

In 2025, Holt sponsored a bill to ban gender affirming care for transgender individuals of all ages.^[4][5]