David Cook (Texas politician)

Texas legislator

David Cook

Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 96th district

Incumbent

Assumed office
January 12, 2021
Preceded by| Bill Zedler
Mayor of Mansfield, Texas
In office
May 2008 – January 2021
Preceded by| Barton Scott
Succeeded by| Michael Evans
Personal details
Born|  (1971-07-05) July 5, 1971 (age 52)
Political party| Republican
Spouse| Tonya
Children| 4
Alma mater| Stephen F. Austin State University (BA)
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (JD)
Occupation| Attorney

David Cook (born July 5, 1971) is an American politician serving as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 96th district. Cook was first elected in November 2020 and assumed office in January 2021.[1] He is a member of the Republican Party and was the mayor of Mansfield, Texas, from May 2008 to January 2021.[2][3]

## Early life, education, and career[edit]

Cook is a graduate of Mansfield High School, Stephen F. Austin State University, and Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. He used to be an aid to former state senator, Chris Harris and worked in Harris' law firm. Cook then became a partner with Harris in January 2004 and later a managing partner of the firm. David was elected mayor of Mansfield in May 2008 and announced his resignation in December 2019, to run for the 96th district of the Texas House of Representatives.[3]

## References[edit]

1. ^ Pollock, Cassandra; Rosenzweig-Ziff, Dan (November 3, 2020). "Republicans appear to keep majority of Texas House". Texas Tribune. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
2. ^ "Cook wins Mansfield mayoral race; Rudnicki wins council seat". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. May 10, 2008. Retrieved October 2, 2023. (subscription required)
3. ^ a b Rogers, Amanda (January 10, 2020). "Mansfield City Council Weighs Filling Mayor's Seat". Focus Daily News. Retrieved April 8, 2021.

## External links[edit]

* Campaign website
* State legislative page

Texas House of Representatives

Preceded by

Bill Zedler

|  Member of the
Texas House of Representatives
from the 96th district
2021–present  | Incumbent

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Speaker of the House
Dade Phelan (R)
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Charlie Geren (R)

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3. ▌Cecil Bell Jr. (R)
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22. ▌Christian Manuel (D)
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26. ▌Jacey Jetton (R)
27. ▌Ron Reynolds (D)
28. ▌Gary Gates (R)
29. ▌Ed Thompson (R)
30. ▌Geanie Morrison (R)
31. ▌Ryan Guillen (R)
32. ▌Todd Ames Hunter (R)
33. ▌Justin Holland (R)
34. ▌Abel Herrero (D)
35. ▌Oscar Longoria (D)
36. ▌Sergio Muñoz Jr. (D)
37. ▌Janie Lopez (R)
38. ▌Erin Gamez (D)
39. ▌Armando Martinez (D)
40. ▌Terry Canales (D)
41. ▌Robert Guerra (D)
42. ▌Richard Raymond (D)
43. ▌J. M. Lozano (R)
44. ▌John Kuempel (R)
45. ▌Erin Zwiener (D)
46. ▌Sheryl Cole (D)
47. ▌Vikki Goodwin (D)
48. ▌Donna Howard (D)
49. ▌Gina Hinojosa (D)
50. ▌James Talarico (D)
51. ▌Lulu Flores (D)
52. ▌Caroline Harris (R)
53. ▌Andrew Murr (R)
54. ▌Brad Buckley (R)
55. ▌Hugh Shine (R)
56. ▌Charles Anderson (R)
57. ▌Richard Hayes (R)
58. ▌DeWayne Burns (R)
59. ▌Shelby Slawson (R)
60. ▌Glenn Rogers (R)
61. ▌Frederick Frazier (R)
62. ▌Reggie Smith (R)
63. ▌Ben Bumgarner (R)
64. ▌Lynn Stucky (R)
65. ▌Kronda Thimesch (R)
66. ▌Matt Shaheen (R)
67. ▌Jeff Leach (R)
68. ▌David Spiller (R)
69. ▌James Frank (R)
70. ▌Mihaela Plesa (D)
71. ▌Stan Lambert (R)
72. ▌Drew Darby (R)
73. ▌Carrie Isaac (R)
74. ▌Eddie Morales (D)
75. ▌Mary González (D)
76. ▌Suleman Lalani (D)
77. ▌Evelina Ortega (D)
78. ▌Joe Moody (D)
79. ▌Claudia Ordaz (D)
80. ▌Tracy King (D)
81. ▌Brooks Landgraf (R)
82. ▌Tom Craddick (R)
83. ▌Dustin Burrows (R)
84. ▌Carl Tepper (R)
85. ▌Stan Kitzman (R)
86. ▌John T. Smithee (R)
87. ▌Four Price (R)
88. ▌Ken King (R)
89. ▌Candy Noble (R)
90. ▌Ramon Romero Jr. (D)
91. ▌Stephanie Klick (R)
92. ▌Salman Bhojani (D)
93. ▌Nate Schatzline (R)
94. ▌Tony Tinderholt (R)
95. ▌Nicole Collier (D)
96. ▌David Cook (R)
97. ▌Craig Goldman (R)
98. ▌Giovanni Capriglione (R)
99. ▌Charlie Geren (R)
100. ▌Venton Jones (D)
101. ▌Chris Turner (D)
102. ▌Ana-Maria Ramos (D)
103. ▌Rafael Anchía (D)
104. ▌Jessica González (D)
105. ▌Terry Meza (D)
106. ▌Jared Patterson (R)
107. ▌Victoria Neave (D)
108. ▌Morgan Meyer (R)
109. ▌Carl O. Sherman (D)
110. ▌Toni Rose (D)
111. ▌Yvonne Davis (D)
112. ▌Angie Chen Button (R)
113. ▌Rhetta Bowers (D)
114. ▌John Bryant (D)
115. ▌Julie Johnson (D)
116. ▌Trey Martinez Fischer (D)
117. ▌Philip Cortez (D)
118. ▌John Lujan (R)
119. ▌Elizabeth Campos (D)
120. ▌Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D)
121. ▌Steve Allison (R)
122. ▌Mark Dorazio (R)
123. ▌Diego Bernal (D)
124. ▌Josey Garcia (D)
125. ▌Ray Lopez (D)
126. ▌Sam Harless (R)
127. ▌Charles Cunningham (R)
128. ▌Briscoe Cain (R)
129. ▌Dennis Paul (R)
130. ▌Tom Oliverson (R)
131. ▌Alma Allen (D)
132. ▌Mike Schofield (R)
133. ▌Mano DeAyala (R)
134. ▌Ann Johnson (D)
135. ▌Jon Rosenthal (D)
136. ▌John Bucy III (D)
137. ▌Gene Wu (D)
138. ▌Lacey Hull (R)
139. ▌Jarvis Johnson (D)
140. ▌Armando Walle (D)
141. ▌Senfronia Thompson (D)
142. ▌Harold Dutton Jr. (D)
143. ▌Ana Hernandez (D)
144. ▌Mary Ann Perez (D)
145. ▌Christina Morales (D)
146. ▌Shawn Thierry (D)
147. ▌Jolanda Jones (D)
148. ▌Penny Morales Shaw (D)
149. ▌Hubert Vo (D)
150. ▌Valoree Swanson (R)

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