John T. Smithee Explained

John Smithee
State House:Texas
District:86th
Term Start:January 8, 1985
Predecessor:Bob Simpson
Birth Name:John T. Smithee
Birth Date:7 September 1951
Party:Republican
Education:West Texas A&M University (BBA)
Texas Tech University (JD)
Spouse:Becky
Children:2
Residence:Amarillo, Texas, U.S.

John T. Smithee (born September 7, 1951)[1] is an American politician and attorney serving as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 86th district. Elected in November 1984, he assumed office in January 1985.

Education

Smithee earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from West Texas A&M University and a Juris Doctor from the Texas Tech University School of Law.[2]

Career

After graduating from law school, Smithee has worked as a businessman and attorney.[3] He was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in November 1984 and assumed office in January 1985. During the 2017 legislative session, Smithee served as chair of the Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee.[4]

On May 27, 2023, Smithee voted no to impeach Ken Paxton.[5]

References

  1. Web site: John Smithee's Biography. 2021-05-07. Vote Smart.
  2. Web site: John Smithee. 2021-05-07. Ballotpedia. en.
  3. Web site: John T. Smithee. 2021-05-07. texasbar.com.
  4. Web site: Profile: John Smithee, Republican State Representative, District 86. 2021-05-07. The Amarillo Pioneer. January 17, 2018 . en-US.
  5. Astudillo, Carla and Chris Essig. Ken Paxton was impeached by the Texas House. See how each representative voted., Texas Tribune, May 27, 2023.

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