The Texas Tribune on MSN

Longtime GOP state Rep. John Smithee of Amarillo will not seek reelection

Smithee has represented the Panhandle in the Texas House for 40 years. He ran for speaker last year and most recently served ...
MyHighPlains on MSN

Let’s Talk About It: Texas State Rep. John Smithee and 40 years serving District 86

Long-time Texas State Representative John Smithee has decided his time in Austin is over after 40 years representing District ...

Rep. John Smithee will not seek reelection in Texas House of Representatives

State Representative John Smithee announced Friday he will not seek reelection in the Texas House of Representatives.
The Texan

Longtime Texas Rep. John Smithee Won’t Seek Re-election in 2026

Smithee’s 2024 primary opponent, Jamie Haynes, declared a return bid for the seat months ago, and after the retirement ...