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.
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]
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]