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==Background==

==Background==

Landgraf is descended from a five-generation pioneer ranching family, which still owns and operates a ranch near Marathon in  Brewster County in West Texas.  On September 28, 2013, he married Shelby Levins, the news anchor at KMID, the [[ABC]] affiliated in [[Midland]], Texas. Though she has lived all over the world, her father's family is from Andrews, Texas The two wed in a ceremony held at the family's Brooks Ranch, named for his maternal grandparents, Conoly and Peggy Brooks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shelbyandbrooks.ourwedding.com/|title=Shelby&Brooks|publisher=shelbyandbrooks.ourwedding.com|accessdate=April 10, 2014}}</ref>

Landgraf is descended from a five-generation pioneer ranching family, which still owns and operates a ranch near Marathon in  Brewster County in West Texas.  On September 28, 2013, he married Shelby Levins, the news anchor at KMID, the [[ABC]] affiliated in [[Midland]], Texas. Though she has lived all over the world, her father's family is from Andrews, Texas. The two wed in a ceremony held at the family's Brooks Ranch, named for his maternal grandparents, Conoly and Peggy Brooks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shelbyandbrooks.ourwedding.com/|title=Shelby&Brooks|publisher=shelbyandbrooks.ourwedding.com|accessdate=April 10, 2014}}</ref>

In 1999, Landgraf graduated from Permian High School in Odessa.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.permian.net/1999.html|title=Class of 1999 Reunion information|publisher=permian.net|accessdate=April 10, 2014}}</ref>  In 2003, he completed his undergraduate degree from [[Texas A&M University]] in [[College Station, Texas|College Station]], where he was a member of the [[United States Army]] Corps of Cadets and the Student Senate, serving as Speaker of the Senate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://senate.tamu.edu/about/formerspeakers|title=TAMU Past Speakers of the Student Senate|publisher=senate.tamu.edu}}</ref>  In 2008, Landgraf earned his [[Juris Doctor]]ate degree from[St. Mary's University School of Law in [[San Antonio]], where he was the editor-in-chief of the ''St. Mary's Law Review.''

In 1999, Landgraf graduated from Permian High School in Odessa.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.permian.net/1999.html|title=Class of 1999 Reunion information|publisher=permian.net|accessdate=April 10, 2014}}</ref>  In 2003, he completed his undergraduate degree from [[Texas A&M University]] in [[College Station, Texas|College Station]], where he was a member of the [[United States Army]] Corps of Cadets and the Student Senate, serving as Speaker of the Senate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://senate.tamu.edu/about/formerspeakers|title=TAMU Past Speakers of the Student Senate|publisher=senate.tamu.edu}}</ref>  In 2008, Landgraf earned his [[Juris Doctor]]ate degree from St. Mary's University School of Law in [[San Antonio]], where he was the editor-in-chief of the ''St. Mary's Law Review.''

Prior to earning his law degree, Landgraf worked as an congressional staffer and press secretary to Republican former [[United States Representative]] [[Joe Barton]] of Texas' 6th congressional district, and former chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.<ref name=aboutbrooks>{{cite web|url=http://www.brookslandgraf.com/about|title=About Brooks Landgraf|publisher=brookslandgraf.com|accessdate=April 10, 2014}}</ref>

Prior to earning his law degree, Landgraf worked as an congressional staffer and press secretary to Republican former [[United States Representative]] Joe Barton of Texas' 6th congressional district, and former chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.<ref name=aboutbrooks>{{cite web|url=http://www.brookslandgraf.com/about|title=About Brooks Landgraf|publisher=brookslandgraf.com|accessdate=April 10, 2014}}</ref>

After earning his law degree, Landgraf worked as an associate attorney at the Shafer, Davis, O'Leary & Stoker law firm in Odessa, where he represented energy producers and small businesspeople.<ref name="aboutbrooks"/>  Landgraf later served as the chief legal counsel at Odessa Medical Center Health System before he returned to private practice in 2015. <ref>http://www.oaoa.com/premium/article_5bfb6bdc-5629-11e4-8a22-0017a43b2370.html</ref>  Landgraf also works in the management of his family's cow-calf operation and mineral interests.<ref name=aboutbrooks/>

After earning his law degree, Landgraf worked as an associate attorney at the Shafer, Davis, O'Leary & Stoker law firm in Odessa, where he represented energy producers and small businesspeople.<ref name="aboutbrooks"/>  Landgraf later served as the chief legal counsel at Odessa Medical Center Health System before he returned to private practice in 2015.<ref>http://www.oaoa.com/premium/article_5bfb6bdc-5629-11e4-8a22-0017a43b2370.html</ref>  Landgraf also works in the management of his family's cow-calf operation and mineral interests.<ref name=aboutbrooks/>

Landgraf serves on the board of directors for: [http://www.motran.org/ Midland-Odessa Transportation Alliance],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motran.org/bod.html|title=MOTRAN|publisher=motran.org}}</ref> a [[non-profitorganization]] which "promotes transportation infrastructure and economic development in the Permian Basin"; and the [http://www.educationfoundationodessa.com/ Education Foundation], a non-profit with the mission: "to be the catalyst for opportunity through education in the  Ector County Independent School District].  He is also a member of the advisory council of the  [[John Ben Shepperd]] Public Leadership Institute,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shepperdinstitute.com/about-us/advisory-council/|title=John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Institute advisory council|publisher=shepperdinstitute.com}}</ref> which aims to "provide Texans an education for and about leadership, ethics and public service." An [[Eagle Scout]], he also serves a mentor to young adults through the [http://www.odessa-tx.gov/index.aspx?page=85 Odessa Teen Court program], and is a member of the state advisory council of the YMCA Youth and Government.<ref name=aboutbrooks/>  Landgraf and his wife attend St. Elizabeth Ann Seton [[Roman Catholic]] Church in Odessa.

Landgraf serves on the board of directors for: [http://www.motran.org/ Midland-Odessa Transportation Alliance],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motran.org/bod.html|title=MOTRAN|publisher=motran.org}}</ref> a [[non-profitorganization]] which "promotes transportation infrastructure and economic development in the Permian Basin"; and the [http://www.educationfoundationodessa.com/ Education Foundation], a non-profit with the mission: "to be the catalyst for opportunity through education in the  Ector County Independent School District].  He is also a member of the advisory council of the  [[John Ben Shepperd]] Public Leadership Institute,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shepperdinstitute.com/about-us/advisory-council/|title=John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Institute advisory council|publisher=shepperdinstitute.com}}</ref> which aims to "provide Texans an education for and about leadership, ethics and public service." An [[Eagle Scout]], he also serves a mentor to young adults through the [http://www.odessa-tx.gov/index.aspx?page=85 Odessa Teen Court program], and is a member of the state advisory council of the YMCA Youth and Government.<ref name=aboutbrooks/>  Landgraf and his wife attend St. Elizabeth Ann Seton [[Roman Catholic]] Church in Odessa.

==2014 election==

==2014 election==