Jim Murphy (Texas politician)
Jim Murphy | |
|---|---|
Murphy in 2010 | |
| Majority Leader of the Texas House of Representatives | |
| In office January 12, 2021 – January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Stephanie Klick |
| Succeeded by | Craig Goldman |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 133rd district | |
| In office January 11, 2011 – January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Kristi Thibaut |
| Succeeded by | Mano DeAyala |
| In office January 9, 2007 – January 13, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Nixon |
| Succeeded by | Kristi Thibaut |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Richard Murphy December 8, 1957 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kathleen Pace |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Texas, Austin (BA) |
James Richard Murphy (born December 8, 1957) is an American businessman and politician. He is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives. From 2007 to 2009 and again since 2011, he has represented District 133 in Harris County.
Murphy won a fifth nonconsecutive term in the state House in the general election held on November 8, 2016.