Kevin Eltife
Kevin Eltife | |
|---|---|
| President pro tempore of the Texas Senate | |
| In office June 1, 2015 – January 10, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Juan Hinojosa |
| Succeeded by | Kel Seliger |
| Member of the Texas Senate from the 1st district | |
| In office September 2, 2004 – January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Ratliff |
| Succeeded by | Bryan Hughes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kevin Paul Eltife March 1, 1959 Tyler, Texas, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kelly |
| Education | University of Texas, Austin (BBA) |
Kevin Paul Eltife (born March 1, 1959) is an American businessman and former politician from Tyler, Texas. A Republican, served in the Texas Senate from 2004 through 2017. He was sworn in on August 15, 2004, after winning a special election to represent District 1. He declined to seek re-election in 2016 and was succeeded in office by fellow Republican Bryan Hughes.