Terry Meza Explained

Terry Meza
Birth Name:Thresa Meza
Office:Member of the
Texas House of Representatives
from the 105th district
Termstart:January 8, 2019
Predecessor:Rodney Anderson
Party:Democratic
Birth Place:Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Birth Date: August 1, 1949
Education:University of Texas at Arlington (BA)
Texas Wesleyan University (JD)

Thresa "Terry" Meza (born August 1, 1949)[1] is an American politician and attorney serving as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 105th district.

Early life and education

Born in Oak Cliff, Dallas, she was raised in Irving, Texas and attended Irving High School.[2] She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Juris Doctor from the Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (now Texas A&M University School of Law).[3]

Career

Prior to serving in the Texas House of Representatives, Meza worked as a teacher at South Grand Prairie High School and operated an independent legal practice. Meza was elected to the House in 2018, defeating incumbent Republican Rodney Anderson. She is a member of the Democratic Party.[4] [5] In 2020, Meza introduced HB196, a bill to modify Texas' "Castle Doctrine" to require homeowners to retreat into their own homes if it can safely be done rather than using deadly force against those who are stealing property from outside their home.[6]

References

  1. Web site: Rep. Thresa "Terry" Meza - Texas State Directory Online. 2020-08-09. www.txdirectory.com.
  2. Web site: Texas. Terry for. contribute now. 2020-08-09. Terry for Texas. en-GB.
  3. Web site: Rep. Thresa "Terry" Meza - Texas State Directory Online. 2020-08-09. www.txdirectory.com.
  4. Web site: Elected Officials Directory: Texas Representative Thresa "Terry" Meza. 2020-08-09. The Texas Tribune. en.
  5. Web site: Terry Meza. 2020-08-09. Ballotpedia. en.
  6. Web site: Texas Legislature Online - 87(R) History for HB 196. 2020-12-01. capitol.texas.gov.