A new Miss Texas has been crowned!
Ellie Breaux, Miss Tarrant County and a University of North Texas graduate, had previously competed in Miss Texas events and placed second runner-up while in college.
“I still can’t believe this is real life. I am constantly having to look at myself in the mirror to be sure I’m not dreaming. Being crowned Miss Texas 2023 was such a surreal moment, I can’t even begin to describe it. Watching back on the crowning moment is like repeatedly witnessing magic. I can’t wait to begin working and getting to know all of you,” said Breaux online.
The daughter of a Houston police officer, Breaux wrote that she hopes to use her pageant opportunities to promote her “Cops in the Community” initiative, which looks to bridge the gap between local communities and police officers.
“My goal is for our children to perceive police officers as heroes rather than adversaries,” she wrote.
Breaux will now represent the state of Texas in the 2024 Miss America pageant.
