Theresa McShan is from Elgin, Texas. She has a medical assistant certification, an associate's degree in applied science - respiratory therapist, a bachelor's degree in management with a minor in human resources, and a master's degree in health education. She has two children and six grandchildren. She is a member of the Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in Elgin, Texas.

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Theresa McShan is from Elgin, Texas. She earned an associate's degree in respiratory therapist from Texas State University, as well a bachelor's degree in business management and a master's degree in health education from Kaplan University. She has two children and six grandchildren and lives in Elgin, Texas, and she is a member of the Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church.

Theresa previously worked as program coordinator for the Health of Human Services Commission (HHSC). 

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Theresa is currently the mayor of Elgin. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term. Theresa previously served as a City Council member of Ward 1 for the City of Elgin.

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Calls for an investigation into the City of Elgin’s finances due to accusations of financial mismanagement, emphasizing the need for transparency and compliance with state law.

Calls for an investigation into the City of Elgin’s finances due to accusations of financial mismanagement.

- Calls for an investigation into the City of Elgin’s finances due to accusations of financial mismanagement.

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Created over 40 designated lactation rooms across the State of Texas.

- Created over 40 designated lactation rooms across the State of Texas.

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As of March 25, 2026, Theresa McShan did not have a website or any information online.

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Theresa McShan

Theresa McShan is originally from Elgin, Texas. She earned an associate's degree in respiratory therapist from Texas State University, as well a bachelor's degree in business management and a master's degree in health education from Kaplan University. She has two children and six grandchildren. She is a member of the Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in Elgin, Texas.

As of March 25, 2026, Theresa McShan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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