Texas Senate District 30

Jim Herblin | Republican for Texas Senate District 30

There is no question that Texas is an exceptional state. In the precarious economic climate in which we find ourselves today, we must elect exceptional leaders if we are to ensure that Texas retains its prosperity. Jim Herblin | Republican for Texas Senate District 30, is an exceptional leader. His impressive experience and uncompromising principles make him uniquely qualified to lead the fight for a conservative agenda in the Texas Senate.

Jim is a native Texan who loves this great state and as Texas Senate District 30 representative, Jim desires to lead Texas back to a place of strength and stability.  Because Jim is a Texas CPA and small business owner rather than a professional politician, he understands the consequences of Senate over-taxation and Senate over-regulation on families and businesses, especially in District 30.

Professionally, Jim is a Certified Public Accountant and President of Herblin, P.C., a Texas based firm that specializes in forensic accounting, business valuations, damage calculations, bankruptcy accounting, attest and tax services. 

Jim holds a B.B.A. in accounting from Texas A&M University and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Institute of Business Appraisers and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. He is certified in Financial Forensics and Accredited in Business Appraisal Review. Following his graduation from Texas A&M, Jim worked for Arthur Andersen & Co. as an auditor prior to starting his own small business.

Throughout the years Jim has served as a true leader in his community in numerous roles, including as a Precinct Chairman, Republican Convention Delegate, Finance Committee Member for the Richardson ISD, Trustee for the Richardson ISD, Campaign Chairman for the Mayor of Prosper, Foreman of the Collin County Grand Jury, and as Chairman of the Economic Development Corporation for the City of Prosper, and with your help, your Texas Senate District 30 representative.

While serving on the Richardson Texas Independent School Board, Jim stood strong for abstinence-based sex education despite extreme pressure from other board members and vocal opponents. It was during that service that Jim’s exceptional leadership was showcased and gained national attention. If elected to Texas Senate District 30, Jim will not be a go-along-to-get-along politician.  He is a proven Texas statesman.

In recognition for his principled stand, Jim was the recipient of the "Golden Hat Award," given by Golden Corridor Republican Women, for his exemplary service on the Richardson School Board. 


Jim is married to Dana and is the father of four grown children. He and Dana reside in Prosper, Texas. Jim and Dana’s goal in running for Texas Senate District 30 is to proactively protect the heritage that they will leave behind for their children and grandchildren, a legacy of a strong faith, a strong family and a strong state in which to live and prosper.