Texas Politician David Cook
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. He is a member of the Republican Party and was the mayor of Mansfield, Texas, from May 2008 to January 2021.
David Cook | |
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| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 96th district | |
| 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 | July 5, 1971 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Tonya |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Stephen F. Austin State University (BA) Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (JD) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Early life, education, and career
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.
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