Representative Jasmine Crockett, Democratic from Texas

Jasmine Crockett

Representative · Texas · Democrat

Jasmine Crockett

Reproductive Rights · Criminal Justice Reform · Housing Affordability · Voting Rights

Biography
Jasmine Crockett began her career as a civil rights attorney, advocating for underrepresented communities in Texas. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Texas’s 30th District in 2022, she focuses on voting rights, criminal justice reform, and expanding access to affordable healthcare. Crockett serves on the House Agriculture and Oversight Committees, where she has championed legislation to improve food security and transparency in government. Known for her direct communication and legal expertise, she works to ensure her district’s concerns are clearly represented in Congress.
Education
  • J.D., University of Houston Law Center, Houston, TX
    2006
  • B.A. in Business Administration, Rhodes College, Memphis, TN
    2003
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2023–Present

    Represented Texas's 30th congressional district for 2 terms.

  • State Representative, Texas House of Representatives (District 100)

    2021–2023

    Elected in 2020 to represent Texas House District 100, succeeding Eric Johnson, and assumed office in January 2021.

  • Chair, Bowie County Democratic Party

    Elected to lead the Democratic Party organization in Bowie County, Texas.

  • Candidate for District Attorney, Bowie County, Texas

    2010

    Ran unsuccessfully for the Bowie County district attorney position.

  • Attorney, Bowie County Public Defender's Office

    2007–2010

    Served as a public defender in Bowie County, Texas.

Policy Focus
Health20%
Government Operations and Politics8%
Taxation8%
Agriculture and Food8%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Jasmine Crockett's record in Congress.

  • Voting Rights Advocacy

    Co-sponsored the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to strengthen federal protections against discriminatory voting practices.

  • Affordable Housing Funding

    Secured federal funding for affordable housing initiatives in Dallas to address homelessness and housing insecurity.

  • Maternal Health Equity

    Introduced the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to improve maternal health outcomes for Black women in Texas.

  • Environmental Justice

    Supported legislation to address air pollution and environmental health disparities in underserved Texas communities.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Select Subcommittee to Investigate the Remaining Questions Surrounding January 6, 2021
  • House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
  • House Committee on the Judiciary

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