Terry Wilson (politician)

Terry Mac Wilson Jr. (born August 28, 1964) is an American politician who is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 20th District, which includes Burnet, Milam, and Williamson counties.[2] He defeated incumbent Marsha Farney in the 2016 Republican primary election and went on to win the November 2016 general election unopposed.[3]

Terry M. Wilson
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 20th district
Assumed office
January 10, 2017
Preceded byMarsha Farney
Personal details
Born
Terry Mac Wilson Jr.

(1964-08-28) August 28, 1964[1]
Odessa, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseShannon Wilson
Children2
Residence(s)Georgetown, Texas, U.S.
Alma materTexas A&M University
Air War University
Websitewww.terrywilsonfortexas.com
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceArmy
RankColonel

In the general election held on November 6, 2018, Wilson again prevailed with 57,741 votes (71.6 percent) to 22,943 (28.4 percent) for Democrat Stephen M. Wyman.[4]

A native of Odessa, Texas, Wilson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Texas A&M University in College Station and a Master of Science in Strategic Logistics Plans and Management from the Air War University in Montgomery, Alabama. He served for thirty years in the United States Army and retired as a decorated colonel. He is a conservative legislator who supports school choice. He resides with his wife, Shannon, and two sons, William and Benjamin, in Marble Falls in Burnet County.[5]

References
  1. "Rep. Terry Wilson - Texas State Directory Online".
  2. Eaton, Tim (March 3, 2016). "Rep. Marsha Farney falls to Terry Wilson in House District 20". Austin American Statesman. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
  3. "Texas 20th District State House Results: Terry Wilson Wins". The New York Times. December 13, 2016. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
  4. "Election Returns". Texas Secretary of State. November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
  5. "Texas House Member: Terry Wilson". House.texas.gov. Retrieved November 15, 2018.


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