The Waxahachie Republican served as chief budget writer for the Texas House for nearly a decade. He died in Dallas surrounded by loved ones.
Former state Rep. Jim Pitts served in the Texas Legislature from 1993 to 2015. He died July 20, 2024.We’re testing using AI-powered tools to provide an audio version of this story. While this audio recording is machine-generated, the story was written by human journalists., The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.
“Representative Pitts was known for his commitment to education, fiscal responsibility, and advocating for the needs of his constituents,” a statement from the family read. “Beyond his legislative achievements, Jim Pitts was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. His contributions to our community and the state of Texas will be remembered for years to come.”
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