Rick Miller (Texas politician)

Rick Miller
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 26th district
In office January 8, 2013 – January 11, 2021
Preceded by	Charles F. Howard
Succeeded by	Jacey Jetton
Personal details
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Treanne Miller[1]
Children	3[1]

Rick Miller is an American politician.[2][3] He served as a Republican member for the 26th district of the Texas House of Representatives.[1]

Miller attended the United States Naval Academy[1] and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, where he earned his Master of Science degree.[1] Miller was a pitcher for the United States Olympic baseball team in Mexico. He was a United States Naval Aviator in carrier-based squadrons, and had staff assignments at the Pentagon.[1] He was a senior member of the Strategic Studies Group of the Chief of Naval Operations, tasked with developing naval strategies for the 21st century.[1] Awards he received during his naval service included the Meritorious Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Defense Superior Service Medal and the Navy Commendation Medal.[1]

Following his service in the Navy Miller was a senior consultant, vice-president and senior vice-president for various companies. He was chair of TEC International, and is president of Trevaniongroup LLC, a company he founded.[1]

In 2013, Miller was elected for the 26th district of the Texas House of Representatives,[1] succeeding Charles F. Howard. He did not seek re-election in 2020, and left office in 2021.[4][5] Miller and his wife lived in Sugar Land, Texas.[1]

References

1. "Texas House Member". Texas House of Representatives. Archived from the original on October 16, 2020. Retrieved May 9, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
2. Stottlemeyer, Cory (May 30, 2012). "Rick Miller, Jacquie Chaumette face primary runoff for District 26 state rep". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
3. Yan, Kimmy (December 6, 2019). "Texas Republican Rick Miller drops out of race after racist remarks toward Asian opponents". NBC News. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
4. Samuels, Alex; Svitek, Patrick (December 3, 2019). "State Rep. Rick Miller drops reelection bid after saying opponents were challenging him because they're Asian". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
5. "Rick Miller (Texas)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 9, 2022.