Serving the people and the communities of House District 17 is an enormous privilege and responsibility that I have not taken lightly over the last seven years. It is my hope that our district will continue to have a strong, qualified leader to represent us at the Capitol, and I am giving my full endorsement to my friend, Bastrop County Judge Paul Pape, to be our next state representative.Judge Pape and I have worked closely together over the years, and he has been there to provide his knowledge and expertise in his capacity as county judge and a community leader.