Jacey Jetton | |
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Member of the TexasHouseofRepresentatives from the 26th district | |
Assumed office January 12, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Rick Miller |
Personal details | |
Born | Jacey Ray Jetton September 14,1983 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Fanny |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Richmond,Texas,U.S. |
Alma mater | Florida Institute of Technology (BA) |
Occupation | Business owner |
Jacey Ray Jetton (born September 14,1983) is an American politician and business owner serving as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 26th district. Jetton was first elected in November 2020 and assumed office in January 2021. [1] He is a member of the Republican Party. Jetton previously served as the chairman of the Fort Bend County Republican Party. Jetton,who is Korean American through one parent,was the first Asian American county chair in Texas history. [2]
In 2021,Jetton authored legislation that would prohibit drive-thru voting,which had been introduced in Harris County,Texas,during the COVID-19 pandemic. [3]
In 2023,Jetton (a member of the Army National Guard) was called to active duty. Under the provisions of the Texas Constitution,any member of the Texas Legislature called into active duty can name his/her replacement to serve in the interim;Jetton named his wife Fanny to fill that role. [4] In 2024,Jetton ran a rematch of the 2020 election against a more conservative challenger,Matt Morgan,which he lost 54% to 39%. [5] [6]
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