David Cook

David Cook graduated from Mansfield High School. Cook earned a bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin University in 1992 and a law degree from Texas A&M University in 1996. His career experience includes working as a legislative aide for a former state senator and a law clerk, associate attorney, and managing partner with the Harris Cook law firm.[1][2]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

David Cook has devoted himself to our community most of his life. As Mayor of Mansfield, David has led one of the fastest-growing cities in North Texas. His focus on responsible growth, economic development, transportation initiatives, and strong job creation helped get the city named by regional and national groups as one of the best cities in which to live. As a community volunteer, David has worked to help in-need families, improve education, and provide recreational sports to our youth. David cares about protecting and improving the quality of life we have all worked so hard to achieve. As our next State Representative, David will continue to defend our values. He will fight to reduce taxpayer burdens and ensure that our families and businesses thrive. David and his wife, Tonya, have four adult children, one daughter-in-law, two sons-in-law, and five grandchildren. They are members of Creekwood Church in Mansfield.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

The Biden Administration’s failure to secure our Southern border has been nothing short of a catastrophic failure. David believes we must secure our border to keep our communities safe and knows that the state must act if the federal government will not. He secured $5.1 Billion in funding for border security (our largest investment in state history) during the 88th Legislative Session. Additionally, David passed legislation increasing the criminal penalty for manufacturing or distributing fentanyl and designating drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. David has made clear that drug and human traffickers will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.As a father of four children and grandfather of four grandchildren, the sanctity of human life is sacred to David. David wholeheartedly supported the Texas Heartbeat Act, which banned abortions from being performed when a fetal heartbeat is detected, and the Human Life Protection Act, which banned abortions in Texas when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Additionally, he coauthored legislation to extend healthcare coverage to economically-disadvantaged new mothers for up to 12 months postpartum and supported legislation to make baby, feminine hygiene and medical products exempt from sales tax in Texas. He is unapologetically pro-life.

David Cook cares deeply about protecting the family values integral to our community. As a father of four children, he knows the critical responsibilities parents have every day. In the legislature, David empowered parents in education and blocked inappropriate content from being displayed in schools. He also banned gender mutilation surgeries on minors. Kids should be raised in a safe learning environment—not subjected to radical agendas and experiments. As the only Board-Certified Family Law attorney, David put his years of experience to work as a member of the House Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee. With seriousness and compassion, he has helped craft legislation related to gang violence, youth correctional and rehabilitation

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Securing our Southern border, protecting the sanctity of life, providing property tax relief, preserving law and order, defending second amendment rights, upholding family values, strengthening public education, ensuring election integrity, and investing in the future of Texas.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

As a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University and Texas A&M University School of Law (previously, Texas Wesleyan University School of Law), Representative Cook brings extensive legal expertise to the Legislature as Managing Partner of Harris Cook L.L.P., a firm he co-founded with the late State Senator Chris Harris. Representative Cook is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

What committees interest you?

During the 88th Session of the Texas Legislature, Representative Cook was appointed to serve as Vice Chairman of the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee as well as a member of the House Calendars and Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committees.

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