Wesley Virdell

Wesley Virdell is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 53rd district. Born in Brownwood, Texas, he graduated from Brady High School in 1998 and served in the United States Air Force. Before his election to the state legislature in 2024, Virdell was a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2020. Since assuming office in January 2025, he has focused on conservative legislative priorities, including sponsoring bills related to gender-affirming care.