Candy Noble | |
|---|---|
| Member of the TexasHouseofRepresentatives from the 89th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jodie Laubenberg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 10,1961 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Robert Noble |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Lucas,Texas,U.S. |
| Alma mater | Hardin-Simmons University |
| Website | Candy Noble website |
Candace Thweatt Noble (born October 10,1961) is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 89,situated in Collin County. [1] [2]
Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed Noble to serve on the Texas Juvenile Justice Board. Her service includes the Collin County CPS Board,the Collin County Parks and Open Spaces Board,and the State Republican Executive Committee. In 2016,Noble served as the Texas Electoral College Chair. [3]
Noble has a degree in Education from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene,Texas and serves on the university’s Board of Development. [3]
In May 2023,Rep. Noble voted for the impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. [4] Noble faced challenger Abraham George,the previous chairman of the Collin County GOP,in the 2024 Republican primary,whom she defeated. [5]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Candy Noble (incumbent) | 9,579 | 52.60% | |
| Republican | Abraham George | 8,632 | 47.40% | |
| Total votes | 18,211 | 100.00% | ||
In 2019,Noble introduced House Bill 1929,which would prohibit local governments and state agencies from giving tax money to abortion providers. [6]
Noble and her husband,Robert,live in Lucas,Texas. They have three children and nine grandchildren. They are active members of Prestonwood Baptist Church. [7]
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