As State Representative for the 61st District, Phil King represents the people of Parker and Wise counties in the Texas Legislature. He has earned a reputation as a principle-driven conservative who consistently provides key leadership in passing some of Texas’ most sweeping public policy legislation. King serves on the National Board of Directors for the American Legislative Exchange Council and was the 2015 National Chair. He also chairs ALEC’s Center for Innovation and Technology and is the Public Sector Chair for the Task Force on Homeland Security. King also serves as Vice-Chairman on the Board of Directors of the Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute. In the Texas House, King serves as Chair of Redistricting Committee and serves on the State Affairs and the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee. Phil was a police officer for 15 years and continues to serve in the Texas State Guard. He is a practicing attorney and small business owner. Representative King and his family have been active members of Trinity Bible Church since 1984. Phil and his wife Terry are the proud parents of six children, ten granddaughters and five grandsons.