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Matt is from Tyler, Texas. He earned his bachelor's degree in history from San Diego Christian College and his law degree from Liberty University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Jennie, and their five 5 in in Haslet and they are members of First Baptist Church of Keller.

Matt currently works as a counsel for First Liberty Institute and as a corporate benefit and transition consultant for Strategic Legacy Partners. He previously worked as an attorney for Liberty Counsel. 

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Matt Krause previously served as State Representative for Texas District 93 for 5 terms from 2013 to 2023. He previously ran for Tarrant County District Attorney in 2022, but did not win. 

Community Impact, Leeman, Krause running for Precinct 3 seat on Tarrant County Commissioners

Said, "My top priorities would be infrastructure, continue to reduce and reform our property tax and appraisal system, and keep the county on a sound fiscal track."

Plans to "keep the county on a sound fiscal track."

- Plans to "keep the county on a sound fiscal track."

Economy

Believes the county must prioritize infrastructure projects to address the impact of population growth on Tarrant County.

Wants to prioritize infrastructure projects to address population growth in Tarrant County.

- Wants to prioritize infrastructure projects to address population growth in Tarrant County.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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As a state representative, filed legislation to make Texas a Second Amendment Sanctuary State, limiting federal government authority to seize firearms and ammunition.

As House Representative, sponsored SB1138 to create the Blue Alert System to help apprehend suspects who kill or injure law enforcement officers.

As a state representative, sponsored Senate Bill 1138, which aims to arrests individuals suspected of killing or injuring law enforcement officers.

- Opposes gun control. 
- As a state representative, sponsored Senate Bill 1138, which aims to arrests individuals suspected of killing or injuring law enforcement officers.

Public Safety

Plans to reduce and reform the property tax and appraisal system.

- Plans to reduce and reform the property tax and appraisal system.

Housing & Urban Development

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Supports election integrity measures, including forensic audits of elections.

As representative, supported election integrity measures and auditing the 2020 elections in large Texas counties.

As a state representative, sent a letter to the Texas Education Agency and superintendents of school districts around the state, asking each official to confirm whether their schools possess any books on his list, which included "books that feature or reference  transgender people, books that feature or reference  non-binary people, and books that feature or reference  gender fluidity."

As representative, requested school districts around the state to confirm if they had any books on his list, pushing to remove them from libraries and classrooms. 

- As representative, supported election integrity measures and auditing the 2020 elections in large Texas counties.
- As representative, requested school districts around the state to confirm if they had any books on his list, pushing to remove them from libraries and classrooms. 

Public Services

As a Texas House Representative, authored amendments to the Texas budget that more than doubled the funding to the Alternatives to Abortion program.

Opposes abortion access and wants to "protect the unborn."

- Opposes abortion access and wants to "protect the unborn."

Public Health

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Laura currently resides in Colleyville, Texas, with her family. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut and a master's degree from Wheelock College. She has two children.

Laura currently runs a small business dedicated to supporting wheelchair users. She taught English in Japan for businesses such as Honda, Toyota, and Suzuki. Laura previously worked at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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Laura Leeman's campaign for County Commissioner in Tarrant County Commission District 3 in Texas is her first run for public office.

Believes tax dollars should be used for community needs rather than "pet political projects."

Supports small businesses and is committed to creating an inclusive economy that benefits all entrepreneurs, including those with disabilities.

Supports small businesses and is committed to creating an inclusive economy that benefits all residents, especially those with disabilities.

- Believes tax dollars should be used for community needs rather than "pet political projects."
- Believes in improving tax oversight.
- Supports small businesses and is committed to creating an inclusive economy that benefits all residents, especially those with disabilities.

Believes in properly funding essential services and infrastructure.

Believes county buildings should be constructed safely and by contractors chosen through a fair selection process.

- Believes in properly funding essential services and infrastructure.
- Believes county buildings should be constructed safely and by contractors chosen through a fair selection process.

Supports quality law enforcement and appreciates "trustworthy officers who work hard every day and often go unrecognized for their efforts."

Believes jails must be safe for inmates, staff, and law enforcement, saying they "should not be places where life is cheap, due to negligence or lack of resources."

Believes prisoners are human beings who deserve a fair justice system.

Believes prisoners are "human beings who deserve a fair system of justice."

Opposes funding a fourth training center for law enforcement, believing it won't enhance public safety.

- Supports law enforcement.
- Believes jails must be safe for inmates, staff, and law enforcement, saying they "should not be places where life is cheap, due to negligence or lack of resources."
- Believes prisoners are "human beings who deserve a fair system of justice."
- Opposes funding a fourth training center for law enforcement, believing it won't enhance public safety.

As of June 10, 2025, Laura Leeman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Promises transparency, fiscal accountability, and fairness in governance.

Supports strong public services, including quality public school districts and accessible playgrounds for children.

Supports public schools and accessible playgrounds for children.

- Promises transparency, fiscal accountability, and fairness in governance.
- Supports public schools and accessible playgrounds for children.

Supports addressing the challenges faced by people with disabilities.

- Supports addressing the challenges faced by people with disabilities.

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Laura Leeman

- County commissioners vote on the budget and appropriations, which fund essential county services like road maintenance.
- They create and enforce civil and criminal laws that align with state regulations, including land use and construction codes.
- Commissioners implement state and federal mandates while overseeing county agencies and public buildings.
- They also set tax rates for the county and its subdivisions.
- Each Texas county has four commissioners and a county judge, forming the local governing body known as the Commissioners Court.