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Senator John Whitmire: District 15
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John Whitmire

Occupation: Attorney

Education: University of Houston, B.A.; Bates College of Law, University of Houston

Legislative Experience: House Member, 1973 - 1982; Senate Member: 1983 - present

Hometown: Houston

Party: Democrat

Senator John Whitmire represents the 15th Senatorial District comprised of north Houston and parts of Harris County. He was elected to the Texas Senate in 1982 after serving 10 years in the Texas House of Representatives. With over 38 years of service in the Texas Senate, Senator Whitmire ranks first in seniority and is the "Dean of the Texas Senate."

Senator Whitmire serves as Chair of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee and works to bring about needed changes to the adult and juvenile criminal justice systems. He is also a member of the Senate Business and Commerce Committee and the Senate Finance Committee where he is committed to finding appropriate solutions for funding the state's many agencies and programs.

In addition to his leadership in criminal justice and public safety, Senator Whitmire is a passionate advocate for quality education, affordable higher education, minority and women's rights, access to quality affordable health care and mental health services, and sound business and economic development policies.

Originally from Hillsboro, Texas, Senator Whitmire moved to Houston where he graduated from Waltrip High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Houston and attended the Bates College of Law. Senator Whitmire is attorney of counsel to the law firm Locke Lord LLP. Senator Whitmire is the proud father of two daughters and two grandsons.
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Office Information
 

Capitol Address District Address
The Honorable John Whitmire
P.O. Box 12068
Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711

(512) 463-0115 (TEL)
803 Yale Street
Houston, TX 77007

(713) 864-8701 (TEL)
(713) 864-5287 (FAX)
 

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