Jim Landtroop

James F. Landtroop Jr. (born January 18, 1968) is an American politician and insurance businessman. He has previously served in the Texas House of Representatives, serving District 85 for one term in the early 2010s.

Jim Landtroop
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 85th district
In office 2011–2013
Preceded by	Joe Heflin
Succeeded by	Ken King (district 88)
Personal details
Born	James F. Landtroop Jr. (1968-01-18) January 18, 1968 (age 57)[1] Fort Worth, Texas
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Cathy Landtroop
Residence	Lubbock, Texas

Political career

Landtroop first campaigned for the Texas House of Representatives in 2006, challenging Joe Heflin as both fought for the seat vacated by the retiring Pete Laney.^[2]

In 2010, Landtroop challenged Heflin again after defeating David Andrews in a partisan primary election.^[3] Landtroop won the election, garnering 62% of the vote.^[4] During his first term in the House, Landtroop was named vice chairman of the rural caucus.^[5]

After his first legislative term, Landtroop was redistricted in to District 88 and lost the Republican runoff to Ken King.^[6] Landtroop claimed the move was Republican leadership reprimanding him for not supporting House speaker Joe Straus.^[7] After that election, Landtroop and his family moved from Plainview, Texas to Lubbock, Texas.^[8]

In 2015, Landtroop announced his intentions to challenge incumbent John Frullo in a House District 84 election.^[9] Landtroop was defeated in the primary election.^[10]

Personal life

Landtroop is an insurance agent affiliated with State Farm.^[11] He graduated from Keller High School, and after initially attending Texas Wesleyan University, graduated from Texas A&M University. Landtroop and his wife Cathy have three children.^[12]

Electoral history

Texas House of Representatives, 85th District, 2006

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
General Election[13]
	Democratic	Joe Heflin	14,323	49.01%
	Republican	Jim Landtroop	14,106	48.37%
	Libertarian	David K. Schumacher	793	2.71%
Total votes			29,222	100.0%
	Democratic hold

Texas House of Representatives, 85th District, 2010

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
Primary Election[14]
	Republican	Jim Landtroop	7,409	65.50%
	Republican	Mark Andrews	3,902	35.50%
Total votes			11,311	100.0%
General Election[15]
	Republican	Jim Landtroop	17,416	61.91%
	Democratic	Joe Heflin	10,713	38.09%
Total votes			28,129	100.0%
	Republican gain from Democratic

Texas House of Representatives, District 88, 2012

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
Primary Election[16]
	Republican	Jim Landtroop	6,251	34.12%
	Republican	Ken King	5,575	30.43%
	Republican	Mac Smith	3,331	18.18%
	Republican	Gary Walker	3.162	17.26%
Total votes			18,319	100.0%
Primary Runoff Election[17]
	Republican	Ken King	7.542	53.98%
	Republican	Jim Landtroop	6,430	46.02%
Total votes			13,972	100.0%

Texas House of Representatives, District 84, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
Primary Election[18]
	Republican	John Frullo	9,895	55.20%
	Republican	Jim Landtroop	8,032	44.80%
Total votes			17,927	100.0%

References

1. "Jim Landtroop". Texas State Directory. January 11, 2011. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
2. "District 85 race now a two-candidate battle between Joe Heflin and Jim Landtroop". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. August 25, 2010. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
3. "This Week in Texas: Texas Primary Election Results". Mignon McGarry & Associates. March 4, 2010. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
4. Young, Tommy (January 6, 2011). "Commissioners, Rio Concho, elections make 2010 headlines". My Plainview. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
5. "Landtroop new vice chairman of Rural Caucus". My Plainview. February 25, 2011. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
6. Estlack, Roger (August 2012). "King defeats Landtroop in runoff". The Clarendon Enterprise. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
7. "From FOX 34 in Lubbock". Austin American-Statesman. May 30, 2011. Retrieved September 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
8. Rangel, Enrique; Young, Adam D. (October 13, 2015). "Former Plainview Rep. Landtroop considers run for Rep. Frullo's Texas House seat". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
9. Dotray, Matt (December 7, 2015). "Former Rep. Jim Landtroop announces his bid for state House District 84". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
10. Rangel, Enrique (March 4, 2016). "Rangel: Movement conservatives gain little in elections". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
11. Rangel, Enrique (February 23, 2016). "Frullo outraises Landtroop in House 84 fundraising race". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
12. "Leadership Plainview adds a dozen graduates 05-18-2008". My Plainview. May 17, 2008. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
13. "2006 General Election". State of Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
14. "2010 Republican Party Primary Election". State of Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
15. "2010 General Election". State of Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
16. "2012 Republican Party Primary Election". State of Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
17. "2012 Republican Party Primary Runoff Election". State of Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
18. "2016 Republican Party Primary Election". State of Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved September 29, 2020.