A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Ellzey has served our country and state for 33 years and counting. He grew up in Perryton, Texas and chose a life of service. A 20-year Naval officer, he has flown H-60 helicopters, F-14 Tomcats and F/A-18 Hornets and Super Hornets in defense of our Nation. A survivor of 830 carrier landings, he also served a tour embedded with Navy SEALs and calling in air support in 2006 in Anbar province, Iraq. After his Navy career, he served Texas as a Commissioner of the Texas Veterans Commission, and is an airline pilot and businessman.

Representative Ellzey is honored to have been appointed a member of the following committees: Energy Resources, Licensing & Administrative Procedures, and Local & Consent. He is committed to protecting private property rights, stopping high-speed rail, improving and protecting public education, serving our veterans, lowering property taxes, defending the 2nd amendment, protecting the sanctity of life and working to ensure election integrity.

He is proudest of his family, and he and his wife Shelby are raising their children on their homestead in Ellis County.