About Larry

Larry Gonzales is our Republican State Representative, District 52.

Larry Gonzales has dedicated his entire professional career to making Texas a better place to live, work and raise a family. A strong conservative, his extensive legislative experience and knowledge of the issues facing our state has made him an effective leader for the citizens of Williamson County.

Gonzales is a 16-year resident of HD 52 and a seasoned veteran of the Texas Legislature. Prior to being elected to serve, Larry worked nine regular legislative sessions as senior staff for members of the Texas House, the Lt. Governor and Attorney General. He also served as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Governmental Relations for the Texas State University System (TSUS).

In addition, Larry is the owner of a graphic design and communications company.

Larry is a 1993 graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Government and has completed 30 hours towards his Master’s in Public Administration (MPA)  at Texas State University. Larry is active in the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce (member of the Government Affairs Committee) and is a certified mediator.

Larry was raised in Alvin, Texas, where his parents have served as pastors for over 25 years and as Chaplains for the Alvin Police Department for 6 years. He and his wife of 17 years, Marie, herself a 1990 graduate of Round Rock High School, have resided together in Round Rock since 1996, where she is employed by the RRISD serving as Department Chair of Special Education at McNeil High School. Their two young children, ages 12 and 10, are enrolled in the RRISD.

The Larry and Marie Gonzales Family.