Larry Taylor graduated from Friendswood High School and earned a BBA in Business Administration from Baylor University. He managed and owned his father's insurance company in Friendswood, gaining significant experience in the industry. Taylor later transitioned to a leadership role in the public sector, becoming chairman of the Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute in February 2015. He has been vocal about fair treatment of policyholders, though his comments have caused controversy.

Larry Taylor champions a business-centric approach to policymaking, advocating for fair treatment of policyholders while managing his family's insurance company. His controversial remarks about the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association reveal a confrontational yet protective stance toward regional industries. Taylor's leadership at the Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute suggests a calculated alignment with conservative values, yet his past remarks hint at underlying tensions between ideological rigidity and pragmatic business interests.