Joe Moody
Profile
Joe Moody is an American politician and lawyer serving as a member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 78. First elected in 2008, he has focused his legislative career on criminal justice reform, including serving as chair of the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence. He has been a prominent advocate for the use of 'junk science' laws to challenge wrongful convictions and served as vice chair of the committee investigating the Uvalde mass shooting. Moody has also held leadership roles within the chamber, including serving as Speaker Pro Tempore.
Details
- Born
- January 9, 1981 · 45 years old
- Birth place
- El Paso, Texas
- Education
- New Mexico State University, Texas Tech University School of Law
- Career
- Assistant district attorney in El Paso County
