Terry Wilson (politician)
Terry M. Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 20th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Marsha Farney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Terry Mac Wilson Jr. August 28, 1964[1] Odessa, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Shannon Wilson |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Georgetown, Texas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Texas A&M University Air War University |
| Website | www |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
Terry Mac Wilson Jr. (born August 28, 1964) is an American politician who is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 20th District, which used to include Burnet, Milam, and Williamson counties. After the 2020 census, the district was redrawn to include 33% of Williamson County, including 59% of Cedar Park, 100% of Florence, 79% of Georgetown, 100% of Jarrell, 67% of Leander, 78% of Liberty Hill, and 100% of Serenada and Sonterra.[2] He defeated incumbent Marsha Farney in the 2016 Republican primary election and went on to win the November 2016 general election unopposed.[3] [4]
In the general election held on November 6, 2018, Wilson again prevailed with 57,741 votes (71.6 percent) to 22,943 (28.4 percent) for Democrat Stephen M. Wyman.[5]
During the 88th Texas Legislature session, Wilson earned a fiscal rating of 82 from Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, placing 10th out of 150 members, compared to the average rating of 40.[6] He also received a rating of 91 from the Young Conservatives of Texas, ranking 16th out of 150, while the average rating was 51.[7] Analysis from The Texas Tribune ranked Wilson as the 8th most conservative member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 88th Texas Legislature session.[8]
In the 2024 Texas House of Representatives election on November 5, 2024, Wilson prevailed over Democrat Stephen M. Wyman with 64,086 votes (59.8 percent) to 43,148 votes (40.2 percent).[9] Wilson received the most votes for a Republican for the 20th House District, beating Donald Trump's vote total of 64,061 votes (56.4 percent).[10]
A native of Odessa, Texas, Wilson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Texas A&M University in College Station and a Master of Science in Strategic Logistics Plans and Management from the Air War University in Montgomery, Alabama. He served for thirty years in the United States Army and retired as a decorated colonel. He is a conservative legislator who supports school choice. He resides with his wife, Shannon, and two sons, William and Benjamin, in Marble Falls in Burnet County.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Rep. Terry Wilson - Texas State Directory Online".
- ^ "HD-20 Cities and Census Designated Places" (PDF). Texas Legislative Council. November 13, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ "Texas 20th District State House Results: Terry Wilson Wins". The New York Times. December 13, 2016. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
- ^ Eaton, Tim (March 3, 2016). "Rep. Marsha Farney falls to Terry Wilson in House District 20". Austin American Statesman. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
- ^ "Election Returns". Texas Secretary of State. November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
- ^ "Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Rating Index". Texans for Fiscal Responsibility. 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ "Young Conservatives of Texas Rating Index". Young Conservatives of Texas. 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ "Analysis: The 2023 Texas House, from right to left". The Texas Tribune. June 20, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ "Election Results" (PDF). Texas Legislative Council. November 5, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2025.<ref
- ^ "Election Results" (PDF). Texas Legislative Council. November 5, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2025.<ref
- ^ "Texas House Member: Terry Wilson". House.texas.gov. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
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