Morgan Luttrell

Republican Representative of Texas's 8th district

  • Representative

    Texas, district 8

    January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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Congresses Served

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House Terms

November 7, 1975 (49 years old)

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  • American politician, businessman, and military veteran
  • Serving as the U.S. representative since 2023
  • Has a twin brother named Marcus
  • Graduated from Willis High School
  • Holds a Bachelor of Science in psychology and a Master of Science in applied cognition neuroscience
  • Has an executive certificate in professional leadership development from Harvard Business School
  • Adjunct professor at Sam Houston State University and teaches law enforcement leadership
  • Founded Trexxler Energy Solutions and Stronos Industries
  • Served as a United States Navy SEAL, medically retired in 2014 due to injuries from a helicopter crash
  • Underwent psychedelic therapy in Mexico for traumatic brain injury and “hyperaggression”
  • Worked as a senior advisor to Secretary Rick Perry at the United States Department of Energy from 2017 to 2019
  • Supported by notable figures and organizations during his political campaign
  • Won the 2022 Republican primary for Texas’s 8th congressional district with 52.2% of the vote
  • Assigned to the House Armed Services Committee upon taking office
  • Voted against the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
  • Introduced an amendment for clinical trials on psychedelic therapy for veterans
  • Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership
  • Married to Leslie with two sons, and resides in Magnolia, Texas
  • Identified as a Protestant and describes himself as a “practicing Christian”