What's Happening in Austin - Meet Texas State Rep. Michelle Beckley
Name:
What's Happening in Austin - Meet Texas State Rep. Michelle Beckley
Date:
April 21, 2021
Time:
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM CDT
Registration:
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Texas State House of Representative
Event Description:
Rep. Beckley was elected to serve House District 65 in the Texas House of Representatives on Nov. 8, 2018. She was inspired to run for office after attending the Dallas Women's March in 2017.
Rep. Beckley has lived in her district for her entire life. The daughter of Jim and Terrie Beckley, she attended public school in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District. After graduating from Newman Smith High School, Rep. Beckley attended Texas A&M University, receiving a degree in Biomedical Sciences in 1992.
Rep. Beckley worked in sales immediately following college, but returned to Carrollton to manage the family business, Kookaburra Bird Shop. In 2003, she purchased the shop and continues to manage it today.
Rep. Beckley is married to Martin Mikes. They reside in Carrollton with their two standard poodles, Mischief and Mayhem and cats, Max and Mika. She is an avid cyclist and has completed two Ironman Triathlons.
Her priorities for the 87th Texas Legislative Session include helping small businesses, ensuring election integrity, and working toward a balanced economic and environmental system in Texas. Rep. Beckley is appointed to serve on the International Relations and Economic Development Committee and the Elections Committee.
House District 65 comprises major parts of Carrollton and Lewisville in Denton County.
