Jasmine Crockett

Democrat Representative of Texas's 30th district

Representative
Texas, district 30
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

202-225-8885

@RepJasmine

crockett.house.gov

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March 29, 1981 (43 years old)

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American attorney and politician
U.S. representative since 2023, covering areas including most of South Dallas County, central Dallas, Dallas Love Field Airport, and parts of Tarrant County
Previously served in the Texas House of Representatives, representing the 100th district
Serves as the Democratic freshman class representative in the 118th Congress, liaising between House Democratic leadership and newly elected Democratic members
Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, attended an all-girls Catholic high school, and graduated from Rhodes College with a Bachelor of Arts in business administration
Decided to pursue law after experiencing a hate crime in college, leading to a Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center
Became a public defender in Bowie County and later formed a law firm that took pro bono cases for Black Lives Matter activists
Baptist and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Won her seat in the Texas House of Representatives in 2021 after a closely contested Democratic primary and an unopposed general election
Announced candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives shortly after the incumbent announced retirement, winning the seat with significant support, including from Super PACs
Supports military aid to Ukraine, voted against the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, and supports aid to Israel following attacks
Member of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Equality Caucus, and Congressional Progressive Caucus
Sits on the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, with specific subcommittee assignments in both