John Whitmire
Profile
John Whitmire is an American politician and attorney currently serving as the 63rd Mayor of Houston, Texas, since 2024. Before his election as mayor, he had a long legislative career in Texas, serving in the Texas House of Representatives from 1973 to 1983 and the Texas State Senate from 1983 to 2023. Known for his work on criminal justice reform, he chaired the Senate Criminal Justice Committee for many years. His mayoral administration has focused on public safety, infrastructure improvements, and addressing municipal budget challenges.
Details
- Born
- August 13, 1949 · 76 years old
- Birth place
- Hillsboro, Texas
- Education
- University of Houston, Bates College of Law
- Career
- Attorney, Texas State Senator, Member of the Texas House of Representatives
