Now in his 6th term in the Texas House of Representatives, James is the Chairman of the Human Services Committee. He also serves on the Defense and Veterans' Affairs Committee as well as the Select Committee on Health Care Reform.

In his capacity as Chairman, James has fought for major reforms to the Department of Family and Protective Services, working to make the Department more efficient, effective, and accountable, especially on the issue of child welfare. Of particular note, James spearheaded legislation that transitioned the state's foster care system to a community-based care model and has passed several bills designed to prevent children from being unnecessarily removed from their families.

Under James's leadership, the Human Services Committee has also advanced major legislation to improve the state's Medicaid program. Reforming Medicaid and, more broadly, healthcare in the state of Texas has been a constant fixture throughout James's time in office.

In addition to his work on the Human Services Committee, James is passionate about limited government that serves constituents rather than bureaucracy, common sense local control, increased personal freedom and responsibility, and will continue to focus on streamlining the functions of government. He formerly served as President of the Texas Conservative Coalition.

A longtime Wichita Falls resident, James and his wife Alisha live, work, and have raised their children in the community. The Franks have six sons, two daughters-in-law and two beautiful granddaughters.

An active and involved community leader, James also owns Sharp Iron Group, Transland, and Delta T, three Wichita Falls-based manufacturing companies.

James is a graduate of Rider High School and a proud Texas A&M alum. He holds a degree in Finance.