USAU.S. HouseRepublican PartyTexas · Texas House of Representatives District 86Member of the Texas House of Representatives
John T. Smithee
Profile
John T. Smithee is an American politician and attorney who has served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 86th district since 1985. A member of the Republican Party, he has held significant legislative roles, including serving as the chair of the Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee during the 2017 session. Throughout his long tenure, he has maintained a career as a businessman and lawyer. In 2025, Smithee announced that he would not seek re-election in 2026, marking the end of a decades-long legislative career.
Details
- Born
- September 7, 1951 · 74 years old
- Education
- West Texas A&M University (Bachelor of Business Administration), Texas Tech University School of Law (Juris Doctor)
- Career
- Businessman, Attorney
