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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Caucuses/Former Committees

Former Member, Corrections Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Education

  • BA, Telecommunications, Texas Southern University, 1985-1991
  • Graduated, Biology/Pre-Medicine, Spelman College, 1985-1988

Professional Experience

  • BA, Telecommunications, Texas Southern University, 1985-1991
  • Graduated, Biology/Pre-Medicine, Spelman College, 1985-1988
  • Former Substitute Teacher, Garland Independent School District
  • Legislative Aide, Texas House of Representatives, 2015
  • Field Organizer, Battleground Texas, 2014
  • Field Organizer, Wendy Davis for Governor, 2014
  • Education Services Coordinator, KERA, 2008-2009
  • News Producer, KCEN-TV, 1996-1998

Political Experience

  • BA, Telecommunications, Texas Southern University, 1985-1991
  • Graduated, Biology/Pre-Medicine, Spelman College, 1985-1988
  • Former Substitute Teacher, Garland Independent School District
  • Legislative Aide, Texas House of Representatives, 2015
  • Field Organizer, Battleground Texas, 2014
  • Field Organizer, Wendy Davis for Governor, 2014
  • Education Services Coordinator, KERA, 2008-2009
  • News Producer, KCEN-TV, 1996-1998
  • Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, District 113, 2019-present
  • Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 113, 2018, 2020

Current Legislative Committees

Vice Chair, Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee

Member, Local and Consent Calendars Committee

Member, Natural Resources Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, Telecommunications, Texas Southern University, 1985-1991
  • Graduated, Biology/Pre-Medicine, Spelman College, 1985-1988
  • Former Substitute Teacher, Garland Independent School District
  • Legislative Aide, Texas House of Representatives, 2015
  • Field Organizer, Battleground Texas, 2014
  • Field Organizer, Wendy Davis for Governor, 2014
  • Education Services Coordinator, KERA, 2008-2009
  • News Producer, KCEN-TV, 1996-1998
  • Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, District 113, 2019-present
  • Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 113, 2018, 2020
  • Member, Community Investment Program Task Force, present
  • Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, present
  • Member, Parent Teacher Association, Garland Independent School District, present
  • Member, Saint Paul United Methodist Church, present
  • Former Member, Advisory Board, Rowlett Parks and Recreation
  • Chair, Dallas Women’s March, 2017
  • Convention Services Coordinator, Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, 1999-2000

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Community Service Award, 2017, Garland Chapter of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club
  • Rising Star for Community Service, 2017, Dallas Chapter of the Texas Southern University National Alumni Association
  • Spelman Woman to Watch, 2017

  • Surgeon

Favorite Quote:

"If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be." - Maya Angelou

"Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy; and choosing to practice our values rather than simply professing them." - Brené Brown

"He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart." - Psalm 91:4

"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward." - Martin Luther King, Jr.

  • Community Leader

Spouse's Occupation:

Gulf War Veteran

Events

2020

Oct. 17
Contactless Lit-Drop with Stonewall Democrats - Weekend of Action!

Sat 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT

100 Broad St, Mesquite, TX 75149

Oct. 17
Virtual Phone Bank with Stonewall Democrats - Weekend of Action!

Sat 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT

https://www.mobilize.us/rhettaforhd113/event/338244/

Oct. 11
Contactless Lit-Drop with Rep. Rose & State Rep-Elect Crockett - Weekend of Action!

Sun 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

Oakridge Park, 1400 Spring Oaks Dr. Balch Springs, TX