Charles Cunningham (politician)

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Charles Cunningham is an American politician who serves in the Texas House of Representatives where he represents Texas's 127th House of Representatives district, which contains parts of Harris County. [1] He is a member of the Republican party.

Cunningham served in the United States Army and graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University. [1] [2] Prior to his 2022 election to the Texas legislature, Cunningham was a member of the city council of Humble, Texas and worked for CenterPoint Energy. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Rep. Cunningham, Charles". house.texas.gov. Texas House of Representatives . Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  2. 1 2 Waddy, Treyvon (October 30, 2021). "Following Dan Huberty's retirement, Humble's Charles Cunningham announces candidacy for District 127". Houston Chronicle . Retrieved September 21, 2023.