Terry lives in Texas and has been married to his wife, Shannon, for over 20 years. They have 2 sons and are members of First Baptist Church. Wilson earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Texas A&M University and a master's degree in strategic logistics plans and management from the Air War University.

Terry is a retired colonel from the U.S. Army, where he served for over 30 years. He has also worked as a Department of Defense acquisition executive.

Terry M. Wilson is a state representative for Texas House District 20 and is the chairman of the House Committee on Defense & Veterans’ Affairs. He has also served on the Appropriations committee, where he served as chairman for Article III overseeing public and higher education.

Supported property tax relief efforts like increasing the homestead exemption from $40,000 to $100,000.

- Supported property tax relief efforts like increasing the homestead exemption from $40,000 to $100,000.

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Supports investing in training, task forces, and resources to combat human trafficking and sexual crimes.

- Supports investing in training, task forces, and resources to combat human trafficking and sexual crimes.
- Opposes gun control.

Public Safety

Supports requiring private insurance to cover telemedicine as well as in-person visits.

Supports increased funding for women's health, saying it is "integral to every part of our society."

Supports fair billing practices in healthcare and banning "balance billing," where insurance companies cover a procedure but send a bill due to a technicality.

Believes marijuana use "rarely, if ever, causes violence" and alcohol, "a completely legal drug, does so on a regular basis."

Supports funding alternatives to abortion, allocating $12.3 million and authorizing the Health and Human Services Commission to spend up to $38.3 million more if necessary.

Opposes gender modification of minors, and supports Texas laws making such practices illegal.

Believes healthcare providers should not refuse services based on a patient's vaccination status.

Supports abortion bans, and as a state representative, passed the Dobbs Trigger Bill banning abortion in Texas.

Opposes COVID-19 vaccine mandates for employment and healthcare.

- Supports requiring private insurance to cover telemedicine as well as in-person visits.
- Supports increased funding for women's health, saying it is "integral to every part of our society."
- Supports fair billing practices in healthcare and banning "balance billing," where insurance companies cover a procedure but send a bill due to a technicality.
- Believes marijuana use "rarely, if ever, causes violence" and alcohol, "a completely legal drug, does so on a regular basis."
- Supports funding alternatives to abortion, allocating $12.3 million and authorizing the Health and Human Services Commission to spend up to $38.3 million more if necessary.
- Opposes gender modification of minors, and supports Texas laws making such practices illegal.
- Believes healthcare providers should not refuse services based on a patient's vaccination status.
- Supports abortion bans, and as a state representative, passed the Dobbs Trigger Bill banning abortion in Texas.
- Opposes COVID-19 vaccine mandates for employment and healthcare.

Healthcare

Supports the new funding formula for Community Colleges and Junior Colleges based on performance metrics and workforce development, believing it will enhance vocational training and support for developing the future workforce.

Supports the new funding formula for community colleges and junior colleges based on performance metrics and workforce development, believing it will enhance vocational training and support for developing the future workforce.

Opposes the establishment of "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" (DEI) offices at public universities.

Supports the reformed tenure process that allows for the dismissal of professors who commit serious breaches of professional conduct.

Opposes allowing men to compete in women's school sports at public and university levels.

Supports incentive grant programs for universities to recruit, train, and produce behavioral health and psychiatric specialists, especially for rural or underserved areas.

Supports the Texas University Fund, saying it "was established to help fund competitive research at Texas universities, which will bring industrial investment and economic development."

Supports Tucker’s Law, which mandates a fentanyl awareness week for grades 6-12 to prevent abuse and addiction.

Supports House Bill (HB) 2782, which mandates the Texas Education Agency to design the A-F rating system for schools so that "all schools have the possibility of receiving an A rating, should they all meet those standards."

- Supports the new funding formula for community colleges and junior colleges based on performance metrics and workforce development, believing it will enhance vocational training and support for developing the future workforce.
- Opposes the establishment of "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" (DEI) offices at public universities.
- Supports the reformed tenure process that allows for the dismissal of professors who commit serious breaches of professional conduct.
- Opposes allowing men to compete in women's school sports at public and university levels.
- Supports incentive grant programs for universities to recruit, train, and produce behavioral health and psychiatric specialists, especially for rural or underserved areas.
- Supports the Texas University Fund, saying it "was established to help fund competitive research at Texas universities, which will bring industrial investment and economic development."
- Supports Tucker’s Law, which mandates a fentanyl awareness week for grades 6-12 to prevent abuse and addiction.
- Supports House Bill (HB) 2782, which mandates the Texas Education Agency to design the A-F rating system for schools so that "all schools have the possibility of receiving an A rating, should they all meet those standards."

Education

Believes Texans need improved disaster relief and emergency preparedness.

Supports using the “New Water Supply for Texas Fund” and the “Texas Water Fund” to provide financial assistance for addressing water challenges in Texas.

- Believes Texans need improved disaster relief and emergency preparedness.
- Supports using the “New Water Supply for Texas Fund” and the “Texas Water Fund” to provide financial assistance for addressing water challenges in Texas.

Energy & the Environment

Supports restoring the felony penalty for voter fraud.

Believes in "ensuring the integrity of our primary election process."

Opposes the use of the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) to track voter eligibility.

As a state representative, authored HB 5180, which allows the public access to election records once results are certified.

- Supports restoring the felony penalty for voter fraud.
- Believes in "ensuring the integrity of our primary election process."
- Opposes the use of the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) to track voter eligibility.
- As a state representative, authored HB 5180, which allows the public access to election records once results are certified.

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Terry M. Wilson

Terry M. Wilson lives in Texas and has been married to his wife, Shannon, for over 20 years. They have two sons, William and Benjamin, and are members of First Baptist Church. Wilson holds a BS in Business Administration from Texas A&M University and an MS in Strategic Logistics Plans and Management from the Air War University.

Terry M. Wilson is a retired Colonel from the U.S. Army, where he served for over 30 years. He has also worked as a Department of Defense Acquisition Executive.

Terry M. Wilson serves as the State Representative for Texas House District 20 and is the Chairman of the House Committee on Defense & Veterans’ Affairs. He has also served on the Higher Education, Natural Resources, and Criminal Jurisprudence committees, as well as Appropriations where he served as Chairman for Article III overseeing public and higher education.

Believes the district deserves experienced leadership in economic matters.

Believes there is a problem with the people running banks and making movies having extreme beliefs.

Opposes high property tax rates for economically disadvantaged residents.

Opposes the city council’s draft of the proposed charter which included taxpayer-funded salaries of over $750,000 a year.

Believes any income tax proposal should go to a statewide referendum.

Believes the amendment's language is flawed as it does not allocate funds for education and property tax reduction.

Believes the legislature should be able to propose an income tax if the revenue goes to property tax relief and/or education funding.

Believes an income tax should only be enacted if the funds go to property tax relief and education, and only if a referendum passes.

Believes the requirement that an income tax fund education and property tax reduction can be a "shell game."

Believes in enforcing commercial vehicle safety laws to regulate large trucks.

Believes a 2/3rds majority requirement to overturn the income tax ban ensures bipartisan support, arguing that "one party rarely control the necessary 100 seats in the House and 21 seats in the Senate."

Believes in using local funding to benefit the community, but notes that tax rates for property owners cannot be lowered if property values increase unless that is the case for the entire state.

Believes in hearing all bills regardless of personal disagreement, saying "the process is more important than any one representative, and it must be honored."

Believes in public safety and opposes hate crimes and discrimination.

Believes in addressing public safety concerns through comprehensive policies and community engagement.

Believes the U.S. is in a "holy war" and asserts, "Because we’re willing to die in the holy war, we will make them die in the holy war."

Believes Jews use lies to manipulate non-Jews.

Believes in enhancing public safety measures.

Believes public safety is crucial and addresses threats through regular situational reports (Sit-Reps).

Believes "the devil was in the details" when it comes to public safety, emphasizing the importance of thorough planning and execution in safety measures.

Believes in taking action to improve public safety.

Endorsed by the Texas Police Association.

Supports a complete ban on assault weapons.

Supports the investment of $223.6 million to reduce wait times at driver’s license offices.

Believes true strength lies in overcoming "hatred, bitterness, and anger" by choosing to communicate and unify.

Believes in bipartisan cooperation for national strength, citing Reagan's friendship with Democrat Speaker Tip O’Neil as a model for unity.

Supports kindness, self-sacrifice, and love in healthcare practices.

Supports a $30.4 million increase for women’s health care, with a matching federal contribution.

Believes the use of the Texas Medical Board sunset bill sunset bill as a bargaining chip was "bad," and plans to address the "ugly" aspects of representative roles and lawmaking efforts in future discussions.

Believes the special session is necessary due to the failure to pass a bill renewing the Texas Medical Board, which licenses doctors in Texas.

Believes alcohol use causes "as much, if not more, substance abuse problems" than marijuana, yet allows "measured use with no penalty at all."

Believes education is crucial, noting that Buckholts was rated “unacceptable” by the Texas Education Agency for the first time in its history due to low student performance on standardized tests.

Supports strong community involvement in local education, as demonstrated by the town's dedication to preventing school district closure.

Believes parents and community members play a crucial role in boosting district morale.

Supports community involvement in education, highlighting efforts by parents and retired teachers from Georgetown to volunteer their time teaching and tutoring students in algebra, math, and reading at every grade level.

As a school board member, revitalized booster clubs and established a Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) to enhance student engagement and community involvement.

Believes in firsthand observation over statistics, saying, "you have to get your boots dirty and see the situation on the ground for yourself."

Believes that sometimes, underperforming schools need to be closed.

Supports allocating $2 billion in grants for disaster recovery efforts, including Hurricane Harvey and the 2018 Central Texas floods.

Supports investigating the party’s donors and relationships with Defend Texas Liberty PAC and its related companies.

Believes Texas Republicans should "demand better" from their party and donors, advocating for improved standards and practices.

Plans to advocate for using surplus funds to improve election security and voting infrastructure.

Supports restoring the penalty for voter fraud as a felony.

Supports Governor Abbott’s call for lasting solutions to enhance citizen safety and reduce the need for Operation Lone Star.

Believes in hearing all bills, even if he disagrees with them.

Believes in voting to forge working relationships and accomplish necessary work, rather than adding "turmoil and acrimony" to Washington.

Believes Republican legislators should efficiently raise awareness of their accomplishments, rather than just focusing on "tax reform, election integrity, and education finance."

Believes in taking "hard votes" and being able to explain those decisions to constituents, saying "you deserve better representation" if elected officials cannot.

Believes the city council election system is flawed, requiring only around 300 votes for an incumbent to remain in power.

Believes any exceptions to a ban on voting amendments would require a constitutional amendment with a 2/3 vote from both houses and majority voter approval, rather than the current requirement of only 1/2 of each house and majority approval from voters.

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