Full Name:
James E. White
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Gem
Birth Date:
07/16/1964
Birth Place:
Houston
Home City:
Hillister, TX
Religion:
Saved Christian
PhD, Political Science, University of Houston, 2012, Grade Point Average of 3.4
MS, Political Science, University of Houston, 2010
MEd, Education Administration, Prairie View A&M University, 2000
BA, Political Science, Prairie View A&M University, 1982-1986
Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, District 19, 2010-2022
Former Chair, Corrections Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Member, County Affairs Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Member, International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Member, Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Member, Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Forestry/Entreprenuer, Golden Pines, 2012-present
Former Teacher, Fort Bend Independent School District
Professor, Government, Angelina College
Former Teacher, Livingston Independent School District
Former Teacher, Woodville Independent School District
Officer, Infantry, United States Army, 1986-1992
Member, Hillister Baptist Church, present
Member, Texas Farm Bureau, present
Member, The American Foreign Legion, present
Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars, present
Member, Board, Texas Federation of Republican Outreach
Member, National Rifle Association (NRA)
Senatorial District Chair, Harris County Republican Party, 2000-2005
Precinct Chair, Harris County Republican Party, 1993-2005
Awards:
Empower Texans Taxpayer Champion, 2011
Commission, United States Army
Current Car:
Ford Truck
Father's Name:
James Eddie White
Father's Occupation:
Retired/Clergy
Favorite Actor/Actress:
Sidney Poitier/Halle Berry
Favorite Athlete:
Michael Jordan
Favorite Author:
Thomas Sowell
Favorite Book:
Holy Bible, The United States Constitution
Favorite Color:
Purple
Favorite Food:
Seafood
Favorite Movie:
Guess Who's Coming Home to Dinner
Favorite Musician:
Lauren Green
Favorite President and Why:
Ronald Reagan - Principled
Favorite Quote:
I tremble for my country when I hear of confidence expressed in me. I know too well my weaknesses that our only hope is in God. ? Robert E. Lee
Favorite Sport:
Basketball
Favorite TV Shows:
24, Fox News, Business shows
Favorite Type of Music:
Classical
Favorite Websites:
Drudge Report
First Car:
Volkswagon
First Job:
Landscaping
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Animal husbandry, political theory
Mother's Name:
Mildred Boyd
Mother's Occupation:
Retired/Child Care
Number of Grandchildren:
0
Personal Hero and Why:
Jesus Christ - Because He died for my sins
Pets (include names):
Bear - dog
Priority Issues:
Economic Growth, Education, Electoral Representation
Publications:
Headway Magazine, Houston Chronicle
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
Leave my country better than the way it was given to me.