David Cook has a bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin University and a law degree from Texas A&M University. He and his wife, Tonya, have four adult children, seven grandchildren, and are members of Creekwood Church.

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David Cook is from Mansfield, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree in public administration from Stephen F. Austin University and a law degree from Texas A&M University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Tonya, in Mansfield, Texas, has four adult kids, and attends Creekwood Church.

David is an attorney and managing partner at Harris Cook, L.L.P., a law firm he co-founded. He previously worked as a legislative aide for a former state senator and as a law clerk, associate attorney, and managing partner with the Harris Cook law firm. 

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David is the president and escrow officer for Yellowstone Title, an insurance company. He previously worked as the president and escrow officer for the Alamo Title Company Fee Office, a managing partner, associate attorney, and law clerk for Harris Cook Law, the president of Chris Harris & Associates, PC, and a legislative aide for Texas State Representative Jerry Johnson and Texas State Senator Chris Harris.

David is currently a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 96. He was first elected in 2021. He previously represented District 8 in the Texas House.

David currently serves as a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 96. He was first elected in 2021 and is in his third term. David previously served as the Mayor of Mansfield, Texas. He served three terms from 2008 to 2020.

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Supports reducing government spending and cutting taxes.

As a member of the Texas State House of Representatives, supported legalization of sports gambling.

- Supports reducing government spending and cutting taxes.
- Supports property tax relief.
- As a member of the Texas State House of Representatives, supported legalization of sports gambling.

Economy

Supports strict immigration enforcement by "taking on liberal cities and activist judges who shelter illegals and ignore our laws."

- Supports strict immigration enforcement by "taking on liberal cities and activist judges who shelter illegals and ignore our laws."

Public Safety

As a member of the Texas State House of Representatives, voted for a bill giving tax breaks to businesses bringing jobs back to Texas when an amendment targeting transgender healthcare and abortion access was removed.

- As a member of the Texas State House of Representatives, voted for a bill giving tax breaks to businesses bringing jobs back to Texas when an amendment targeting transgender healthcare and abortion access was removed.

Healthcare

Supports parental control over their child's education.

Opposes transgender athletes in girls' sports.

- Supports parental control over their child's education.
- Opposes transgender athletes in girls' sports.

Education

As of January 22, 2026, David Cook’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

- Supports "ensuring election integrity."

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David Cook

- Supports property tax relief.
- As a member of the Texas State House of Representatives, supported legalization of sports gambling.

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Jon Gimble is originally from Central Texas. He earned an associate’s degree from McLennan Community College and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Tarleton State University. Jon lives with his wife, Penny Lea, in McLennan County, and they are active members of Harris Creek Baptist Church.

Jon is the district clerk for McLennan County.

Jon previously worked as an IT production staff member for EMSI and as the owner of Gimble Consulting. He also served as a second lieutenant in the Texas State Guard for over a decade.

Jon previously served as the McLennan County district clerk from 2015 to 2025.

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Jon previously served as the McLennan County District Clerk. He was first elected in 2014 and served three terms from 2015 to 2025. Jon's campaign for Texas State Senate District 22 is his first run for state-level office.

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Supports cutting property taxes and reducing the tax burden on Texas residents and businesses.

Favors limited government and conservative fiscal policies.

- Supports cutting property taxes and reducing the tax burden on Texas residents and businesses.
- Favors limited government and conservative fiscal policies.

Supports strong border security and law enforcement.

Strong supporter of Second Amendment rights.

- Supports strong border security and law enforcement.
- Strong supporter of Second Amendment rights.

Opposes abortion and identifies as pro-life.

- Opposes abortion and identifies as pro-life.

Opposes what he describes as “woke ideology” in schools.

- Opposes what he describes as “woke ideology” in schools.

As of January 22, 2026, Jon Gimble’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in grassroots conservative leadership in elections.

- Believes in grassroots conservative leadership in elections.

Jon Gimble

Jon Gimble is originally from Central Texas, Texas. He earned an associate’s degree from McLennan Community College and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Tarleton State University. Jon lives with his wife, Penny Lea, in McLennan County, and they are active members of Harris Creek Baptist Church.

Jon previously worked as an IT production staff member for EMSI and as the owner of Gimble Consulting. He also served as a Second Lieutenant in the Texas State Guard for over a decade.

Rena is a rancher. She works on her family’s ranch in Lott, Texas, where she has been since moving to the state in 2018.

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Rena is a rancher. She works on her family’s ranch in Lott, Texas, where she has been since moving to the state in 2018. She is also the Co-Founder and Director at Angel Wings Ranch, a non-profit which provides faith-based equine-assisted learning to equip clients to "overcome life’s difficult challenges."

Rena Schroeder's campaign for Texas State Senate District 22 is her first entry into politics.

Rena's campaign for Texas State Senate District 22 is her first entry into politics.

Supports redirecting tax incentives back into the local community.

Supports directing tax incentives into the local community.

Supports restricting the placement of data centers.

Opposes increased leniency appeals for casinos and gambling.

Opposes increased leniency for casino and gambling appeals.

Aims to reduce irresponsible government spending.

Aims to reduce "irresponsible government spending."

- Supports directing tax incentives into the local community.
- Supports restricting the placement of data centers.
- Opposes increased leniency for casino and gambling appeals.
- Aims to reduce "irresponsible government spending."

As of January 22, 2026, Rena Schroeder’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Dedicated to reviewing and changing the mental health system in Texas to better serve the people.

Dedicated to reviewing and changing the mental health system to "benefit the people of Texas."

- Dedicated to reviewing and changing the mental health system to "benefit the people of Texas."

Believes there are community-based solutions to the challenges faced by families and children in the foster care system.

- Believes there are community-based solutions to the challenges faced by families and children in the foster care system.

Plans to include rural county representatives on ERCOT teams and legislative commissions.

Plans to include rural county representatives on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas teams and legislative commissions.

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Supports "increased federal involvement in Texas politics."

Supports the expansion of gambling in Texas.

Supports maintaining funding for veterans' services and providing a platform for "their voices and stories."

- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Texas State Senate. The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Texas Legislature.
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process.
- There are 31 Texas state senators, each representing a single district with a constituency of around 1 million.
- State senators are elected to 4-year terms and one 2-year term per decade, and there are no term limits.
- They are paid a salary of $7,200/year and a per diem of $221/day.

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