Jim Murphy wins Champion of Free Enterprise award by group

State Rep. Jim Murphy, R-Houston, was recently named a “Champion of Free Enterprise” by the Texas Association of Business. He has received this honor during each of the four sessions he has served in the State Legislature.

“It is an honor to be recognized,” he said. “Our Texas businesses are the backbone of the Texas economy and it is our duty as legislators to support them through the legislative process,” he said.

Award recipients are chosen based on how many jobs they bring to Texas, their efforts to promote the economy and create a strong workforce.

“Supporting the businesses of Texas supports everyone,” says Bill Hammond, chief executive officer for the Texas Association of Business. “Growing our businesses means more jobs and a stronger economy, and that helps everyone in Texas build better lives.”

Murphy represents the 133rd district in West Houston.

He first joined the Legislature in 2006 and now served as chairman of the House Committee on Corrections and is a member of the Ways & Means Committee.

He is also the floor leader for the Houston Republican Caucus.