Jacey Jetton Explained

Jacey Jetton
State House:Texas
District:26th
Term Start:January 12, 2021
Predecessor:Rick Miller
Birth Name:Jacey Ray Jetton
Birth Date:14 September 1983
Party:Republican
Alma Mater:Florida Institute of Technology (BA)
Occupation:Business owner
Spouse:Fanny
Children:2
Residence:Richmond, Texas, U.S.

Jacey Ray Jetton (born September 14, 1983) is an American politician and business owner serving as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 26th district. Jetton was first elected in November 2020 and assumed office in January 2021.[1] He is a member of the Republican Party. Jetton previously served as the chairman of the Fort Bend County Republican Party. Jetton, who is Korean American through one parent, was the first Asian American county chair in Texas history.[2]

In 2021, Jetton authored legislation that would prohibit drive-thru voting, which had been introduced in Harris County, Texas, during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

In 2023, Jetton (a member of the Army National Guard) was called to active duty. Under the provisions of the Texas Constitution, any member of the Texas Legislature called into active duty can name his/her replacement to serve in the interim; Jetton named his wife Fanny to fill that role.[4] In 2024, Jetton ran a rematch of the 2020 election against a more conservative challenger, Matt Morgan, which he lost 54% to 39%.[5] [6]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Harris . Cayla . Republican Jetton leads in Fort Bend County state House race . 9 February 2021 . Houston Chronicle . 4 November 2020.
  2. News: Nguyen . Diana . New Fort Bend County Republican Chairman is Jacey Jetton . 9 February 2021 . Fort Bend Herald . April 11, 2017 . en.
  3. Web site: Langford. Cameron. 2021-04-22. Texas GOP Bill to Bar Drive-Thru Voting Advances. 2021-04-22. Courthouse News Service. en-US.
  4. Web site: Svitek. Patrick. State Rep. Jacey Jetton, called to military service, chooses his wife as temporary replacement. Texas Tribune. 2023-06-28. 2023-06-29.
  5. https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2024/primary-election-results-2024/ Election results: How Texas voted in the 2024 primary
  6. Anderson, Erin. Matt Morgan Launches Republican Rematch with State Rep. Jacey Jetton, Texas Scorecard, August 9, 2023.