David Cook (Texas politician)

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David Cook
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 96th district
Assumed office
January 12, 2021
Preceded byBill Zedler
Mayor of Mansfield, Texas
In office
May 2008 – January 2021
Preceded byBarton Scott
Succeeded byMichael Evans
Personal details
Born (1971-07-05) July 5, 1971 (age 50)
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Tonya
Children4
Alma materStephen F. Austin State University (BA)
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (JD)
OccupationAttorney

David Cook (born July 5, 1971) is an American politician serving as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 96th district. Cook was first elected in November 2020 and assumed office in January 2021.[1] He is a member of the Republican Party and was the mayor of Mansfield, Texas, from May 2008 to January 2021.[2][3]

Early life, education, and career[]

Cook is a graduate of Mansfield High School, Stephen F. Austin State University, and Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. He used to be an aid to former state senator, Chris Harris and worked in Harris' law firm. Cook then became a partner with Harris in January 2004 and later a managing partner of the firm. David was elected mayor of Mansfield in May 2008 and announced his resignation in December 2019, to run for the 96th district of the Texas House of Representatives.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Pollock, Cassandra; Rosenzweig-Ziff, Dan (November 3, 2020). "Republicans appear to keep majority of Texas House". Texas Tribune. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  2. ^ https://www.star-telegram.com/latest-news/article3822716.html
  3. ^ a b Rogers, Amanda (January 10, 2020). "Mansfield City Council Weighs Filling Mayor's Seat". Focus Daily News. Retrieved April 8, 2021.

External links[]

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