John T. Smithee

John Smithee
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 86th district
Assumed office
January 8, 1985
Preceded byBob Simpson
Personal details
Born
John T. Smithee

(1951-09-07) September 7, 1951 (age 73)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseBecky
Children2
Residence(s)Amarillo, Texas, U.S.
EducationWest Texas A&M University (BBA)
Texas Tech University (JD)

John T. Smithee (born September 7, 1951)[1] is an American politician and attorney serving as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 86th district. Elected in November 1984, he assumed office in January 1985.

Education

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Smithee earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from West Texas A&M University and a Juris Doctor from the Texas Tech University School of Law.[2]

Career

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After graduating from law school, Smithee has worked as a businessman and attorney.[3] He was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in November 1984 and assumed office in January 1985. During the 2017 legislative session, Smithee served as chair of the Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee.[4]

On May 27, 2023, Smithee voted no to impeach Ken Paxton.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "John Smithee's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  2. ^ "John Smithee". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  3. ^ "John T. Smithee". texasbar.com. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  4. ^ "Profile: John Smithee, Republican State Representative, District 86". The Amarillo Pioneer. January 17, 2018. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  5. ^ Astudillo, Carla and Chris Essig. Ken Paxton was impeached by the Texas House. See how each representative voted., Texas Tribune, May 27, 2023.
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Texas House of Representatives
Preceded by
Bob Simpson
Member of the
Texas House of Representatives
from the 86th district

1985–present
Incumbent