| Mitch Little | |
|---|---|
| Member of the  TexasHouseofRepresentatives from the 65th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Kronda Thimesch | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jason Mitchell Little 1978or1979(age 45–46) | 
| Political party | Republican | 
| Education | Harvard University (BA) University of Texas,Austin (JD) | 
| Website | Campaign website | 
Jason Mitchell Little (born 1978/1979) [1] is an American politician who was elected member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 65th district in 2024. A member of the Republican Party,he defeated incumbent Kronda Thimesch in the primary election. [2] [3] Little was formerly an impeachment lawyer for Attorney General Ken Paxton. [4]
Little was born in Houston,Texas to Ronald Paul Little and Robin Mitchell Little. An only child,Little attended Second Baptist School from kindergarten through high school. [5] Little competed in wrestling,track and football for the Second Baptist Eagles and was named to the TAPPS All-State Second Team as an offensive tackle. [6] Little graduated from Second Baptist in 1997 as valedictorian.
Little attended Harvard University,where he played four years of football for the Crimson and graduated in 2001 with a bachelor's degree in government, [7] cum laude in field,with a citation for proficiency in Spanish. In 2000,Little received the William Paine LaCroix Trophy given to the member of the Harvard Football team most exemplifying loyalty and team spirit. [8] Little then attended the University of Texas School of Law,earning a Juris Doctor degree in December 2003, [9] working his way through school and taking summer school both summers.
Little is a business trial lawyer and an equity partner and member of the Executive Committee of Scheef &Stone,L.L.P. [10] Earlier in his career,Little was named a Texas Rising Star by Thomson Reuters from 2007 to 2008 and 2010–2015. From 2015–2025,Little was named a Texas SuperLawyer by Thomson Reuters,including being named to their Top 100 list twice for DFW. [11] Little has been recognized from 2016 to 2025 as a Best Lawyer in America and named to D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas in 2014 and from 2016 to 2023. [12]
Little was honored by the Collin County Business Press in 2012 as one of its “Forty Under Forty.” [13]
On May 27,2023,the Texas House of Representatives impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton. Alongside attorneys Tony Buzbee and Dan Cogdell,Little defended Paxton in his impeachment proceeding before the Texas Senate. After a ten day trial in September 2023,Paxton was acquitted on all charges. [14]
On March 5,2024,Little defeated one-term incumbent Kronda Thimesch to represent House District 65. Little received 10,971 votes to Thimesch’s 10,675. [15] On November 5,2024,Little defeated Democrat opponent Detrick Deburr by over 20% of the vote,earning 60,284 votes to Deburr’s 39,686. [16]
Little currently serves in the Texas House on the Committees on Transportation and Criminal Jurisprudence. [17]
In 2025,Little sponsored a bill to ban gender affirming care for transgender individuals of all ages. [18] [19]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mitch Little | 10,971 | 50.68% | |
| Republican | Kronda Thimesch | 10,675 | 49.32% | |
| Total votes | 21,646 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mitch Little | 60,284 | 60.30% | |
| Democratic | Detrick DeBurr | 39,686 | 39.70% | |
| Total votes | 99,970 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Little married Kelly Brantley on March 27,2004,and they reside in Lewisville with their children,Molly,Matthew,and Lucy. [20]