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
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and was the mayor of
Mansfield, Texas, from May 2008 to January 2021.
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Early life, education, and career
Cook is a graduate of
Mansfield High School,
Stephen F. Austin State University
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Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) is a public university in Nacogdoches, Texas. It was founded as a teachers' college in 1923 and subsequennly renamed after one of Texas's founding fathers, Stephen F. Austin. Its campus resides on part ...
, and
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law
Texas A&M University School of Law is an ABA-accredited law school located in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. It was formerly part of Texas Wesleyan University until it was acquired by Texas A&M University. The law school is a member of the Associ ...
. 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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References
External links
Campaign website
State legislative page
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1971 births
Living people
Republican Party members of the Texas House of Representatives
Stephen F. Austin State University alumni
Texas A&M University School of Law alumni
People from Mansfield, Texas
21st-century American politicians
American lawyers
Texas lawyers