The Texas Legislature is underway for its 88^th regular session. The public policy issues that elected officials will deliberate have an impact on local business in Fort Worth, whether it be tax policy, business regulations, quality of life issues, or a variety of other policy areas that effect businesses’ bottom line. As the voice of business, the FWC aims to effectively advocate on behalf of the business community to ensure Fort Worth remains a great place to do business, and a place where its workforce can thrive.

The Fort Worth area is represented by several members of the Texas House of Representatives whose districts cover various communities in Tarrant County. Get to know the area House delegation below.

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HD 90 – Representative Ramon Romero, Jr. (D – Fort Worth)

• House District 90 mostly resides in central Tarrant County
• In office since 2015
• Occupation: businessman
• Education: Tarrant County College

HD 91 – Representative Stephanie Klick (R – North Richland Hills)

• House District 91 covers North Richland Hills, Haltom City, Watauga, and Richland Hills
• In office since 2013
• Occupation: nursing
• Alma mater: Texas Christian University (BSN)

HD 92 – Representative Salman Bhojani (D – Euless)

• House District 92 resides in east Tarrant County, covering portions of Arlington, Grand Prairie, and Fort Worth, as well as small portions of Hurst, Euless, and Bedford
• In office since 2023
• Occupation: attorney and businessman
• Alma mater: University of Texas at Dallas (B.A.), Southern Methodist University, Oxford University

HD 93 – Representative Nate Schatzline (R – Fort Worth)

• House District 93 covers large portions of north Tarrant County, including Haslet and portions of Saginaw
• In office since 2023
• Occupation: ministry
• Alma mater: Southwestern Assemblies of God, Liberty University

HD 94 – Representative Tony Tinderholt (R – Arlington)

• House District 94 primarily covers Arlington and Fort Worth, as well as small portions of Hurst and Bedford
• In office since 2015
• Occupation: businessman, retired Air Force and Army
• Education: Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership

HD 95 – Representative Nicole Collier (D – Fort Worth)

• House District 95 is a sprawling district that covers portions of central, south, and east Fort Worth
• In office since 2013
• Occupation: attorney, small business owner
• Alma mater: University of Houston, Texas A&M University School of Law

HD 96 – Representative David Cook (R – Mansfield)

• House District 96 is primarily made up of Arlington and Mansfield in southeast Tarrant County
• In office since 2021
• Occupation: attorney
• Alma mater: Stephen F. Austin State University School of Law

HD 97 – Representative Craig Goldman (R – Fort Worth)

• House District 97 is in the southwest corner of Tarrant County, encompassing Benbrook, Crowley, parts of Fort Worth, and some unincorporated areas
• In office since 2013
• Occupation: businessman
• Alma mater: University of Texas (B.A.)

HD 98 – Representative Giovanni Capriglione (R – Keller)

• House District 98 is in the northeast corner of Tarrant County, covering Grapevine, Southlake, Keller, Colleyville, Euless, and Westlake
• In office since 2013
• Occupation: businessman
• Alma mater: Worcester Polytechnic Institute (B.S.), Santa Clara University (M.B.A.)

HD 99 – Representative Charlie Geren (R – Lake Worth)

• House District 99 is in the northwest corner of Tarrant County, covering all or parts of Lake Worth, Azle, Saginaw, Fort Worth, and unincorporated areas
• In office since 2001
• Occupation: rancher, businessman
• Alma mater: Southern Methodist University

HD 101 – Representative Chris Turner (D – Arlington)

• House District 101 is in the southeast corner of Tarrant County, covering portions of Arlington, Grand Prairie, and Mansfield
• In office since 2013
• Occupation: communications/PR
• Alma mater: University of Texas

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UPCOMING DATES

• February 3: Government Affairs Committee Meeting
• February 7: Fort Worth City Council Work Session, 1 p.m.
• February 17: Last day for Fort Worth Mayoral and City Council candidates to file
• March 22-23: Tarrant County Days