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State Representative, District 20
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Terry M. WilsonOfficial portrait — Texas House of Representatives

Terry M. Wilson

Candidate for State Representative, District 20

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Retired U.S. Army officer

State representative for District 20 and a retired U.S. Army colonel who served more than 30 years.

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Photo: Official portrait — Texas House of Representatives

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Authored law on tactical medics carrying handguns on duty.In office

    HB 4995 (2025 regular session); became law (effective on 9/1/25; last action 06/20/2025).

    HB 4995, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to the carrying of handguns by tactical medical professionals while on duty providing support to tactical units of law enforcement agencies.”
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Education

  • Authored law protecting universities from foreign adversaries.In office

    HB 127 (2025 regular session); became law (effective on 9/1/25; last action 06/20/2025). Joint authors: Hefner, Shaheen, Howard, Lambert.

    HB 127, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to measures to protect institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets”
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Environment & parks

  • Authored bill on air permits for aggregate and concrete plants.In office

    HB 873 (2025 regular session); last action 03/05/2025 (House): Referred to Environmental Regulation.

    HB 873, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to air quality permits for aggregate production operations and concrete batch plants.”
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Health & human services

  • Authored bill on Texas Health Care Workforce Education Fund.In office

    HB 5265 (2025 regular session); last action 05/05/2025 (Senate): Referred to Education K-16. Joint authors: Darby, Howard, Shofner, Kitzman.

    HB 5265, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to the Texas Health Care Workforce Education Fund.”
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Courts & justice

  • Authored bill creating an additional Williamson County judicial district.In office

    HB 4892 (2025 regular session); last action 04/03/2025 (House): Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence.

    HB 4892, 89th Legislature (R) — bill history

    Government record · Texas Legislature Online · capitol.texas.gov

    “Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Williamson County.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Terry M. Wilson on them.

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.

All sources (11)

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