Terry Wilson (politician) explained

Terry M. Wilson
State House:Texas
District:20th
Term Start:January 10, 2017
Predecessor:Marsha Farney
Birth Name:Terry Mac Wilson Jr.
Birth Date:28 August 1964[1]
Birth Place:Odessa, Texas, U.S.
Party:Republican
Alma Mater:Texas A&M University
Air War University
Spouse:Shannon Wilson
Children:2
Residence:Georgetown, Texas, U.S.
Branch:Army
Allegiance:United States
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 includes Burnet, Milam, and Williamson counties.[2] He defeated incumbent Marsha Farney in the 2016 Republican primary election and went on to win the November 2016 general election unopposed.[3]

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.[4]

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.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rep. Terry Wilson - Texas State Directory Online.
  2. News: Eaton. Tim. Rep. Marsha Farney falls to Terry Wilson in House District 20. January 17, 2017. Austin American Statesman. March 3, 2016.
  3. News: Texas 20th District State House Results: Terry Wilson Wins. January 17, 2017. The New York Times. December 13, 2016.
  4. Web site: Election Returns. November 6, 2018. Texas Secretary of State. November 15, 2018.
  5. Web site: Texas House Member: Terry Wilson. House.texas.gov. November 15, 2018.