Mike Schofield

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Mike Schofield
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 132nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 12, 2021
Preceded byGina Calanni
In office
January 13, 2015 – January 8, 2019
Preceded byBill Callegari
Succeeded byGina Calanni
Personal details
Born
Michael Joseph Schofield

(1964-06-27) June 27, 1964 (age 60)
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Katy, Texas, U.S.

Michael Joseph Schofield (born June 27, 1964) is a Texas politician who currently represents district 132 of the Texas House of Representatives composed of Katy, Texas and part of Cy-Fair. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served 11 years as an advisor to Governor Rick Perry.

Personal life

Michael J. Schofield was born on June 27, 1964.[1]

Political career

For 11 years Schofield served as an advisor to Governor Rick Perry.[2]

Elected as a Republican, Schofield was sworn in on January 13, 2015, and would later be unseated by Democrat Gina Calanni to represent district 132 of the Texas House of Representatives. In 2020, he won the seat back. The district composes of Katy and part of Cy-Fair in Harris County, Texas.[3][4]

During his tenure in the Texas House, he has been involved with some major pieces of legislation. In 2017, he drafted a constitutional amendment to the Texas Constitution banning income tax, ultimately passing in 2019. In 2015, he was named "Freshman Legislator of the Year."[5]

References

  1. ^ "Michael J. Schofield [12216]". cemetery.tspb.texas.gov. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  2. ^ https://lrl.texas.gov/scanned/members/bios/schofield_Mike_85.pdf. Retrieved 24 August 2021. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ^ "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  4. ^ Representatives, Texas House of. "Texas House of Representatives". www.house.texas.gov. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  5. ^ Representatives, Texas House of. "Texas House of Representatives". www.house.texas.gov. Retrieved 24 August 2021.