to be correct in his support, as Johnson went on to win the seat with a double-digit margin over Matt Rinaldi, and became the first Democratic representative to co-author House Bill 3 to reform and overhaul the Texas School finance system, a bill that passed with overwhelming bipartisan support and was signed into law by Republican Governor Greg Abbott. Legislative positions Ratliff took a leadership role in education issues and helped pass HB 5 to reform high school graduation requirements in Texas which passed the House unanimously. He also authored and passed HB 2824 to reduce state regulation of high-performing public schools and HB 2824 to reduce high-stakes testing in public schools. Despite unanimous support of both bills in the House and Senate, the bills were vetoed by Governor Rick Perry on very narrow grounds. Because of this work on behalf of the children of Texas, Ratliff has been named to the "Legislative Honor Roll" by the Texas PTA and recognized as a legislative "Champion" by the Retired Teachers Association. The Texas PTA also selected Ratliff to receive one of their highest honors by naming him an Honorary Life Member for outstanding service to the children and youth of Texas. Ratliff also added language to a proposed constitutional amendment to fund highway construction in Texas prohibiting new revenue from being used to build or finance toll roads, the voters approved the amendment with 80% in favor. For his solid pro-life voting record he received a 100% rating from Texas Right to Life and earned the support of Texas Alliance for Life and Texans for Life in his re-election bid. Ratliff received an A Rating from the NRA and TSRA for his defense of Second Amendment Rights. Planning & Zoning Commission In 2019 Ratliff and his family moved to Plano for undisclosed personal reasons. In October 2021, the Plano City Council appointed Ratliff to serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission recognizing his professional experience and engineering background in urban land planning and development. Personal life Ratliff and his wife, Rebecca, or Beccy, a former public schoolteacher, have three grown children and one grandchild. He and Beccy continue to be active community volunteers for many groups including Special Olympics, Metrocrest Services and My Possibilities. References 1961 births Living people People from Fort Worth, Texas People from Coppell, Texas Businesspeople from Texas School board members in Texas Republican Party members of the