Rick Miller (Texas politician)

Rick Miller is an American politician.[2][3] He served as a Republican member for the 26th district of the Texas House of Representatives.[1]

Rick Miller
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 26th district
In office
January 8, 2013 – January 11, 2021
Preceded byCharles F. Howard
Succeeded byJacey Jetton
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseTreanne Miller[1]
Children3[1]

Miller attended the United States Naval Academy[1] and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, where he earned his Master of Science degree.[1] Miller was a pitcher for the United States Olympic baseball team in Mexico. He was a United States Naval Aviator in carrier-based squadrons, and had staff assignments at the Pentagon.[1] He was a senior member of the Strategic Studies Group of the Chief of Naval Operations, tasked with developing naval strategies for the 21st century.[1] Awards he received during his naval service included the Meritorious Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Defense Superior Service Medal and the Navy Commendation Medal.[1]

Following his service in the Navy Miller was a senior consultant, vice-president and senior vice-president for various companies. He was chair of TEC International, and is president of Trevaniongroup LLC, a company he founded.[1]

In 2013, Miller was elected for the 26th district of the Texas House of Representatives,[1] succeeding Charles F. Howard. He did not seek re-election in 2020, and left office in 2021.[4][5] Miller and his wife lived in Sugar Land, Texas.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Texas House Member". Texas House of Representatives. Archived from the original on October 16, 2020. Retrieved May 9, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
  2. ^ Stottlemeyer, Cory (May 30, 2012). "Rick Miller, Jacquie Chaumette face primary runoff for District 26 state rep". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  3. ^ Yan, Kimmy (December 6, 2019). "Texas Republican Rick Miller drops out of race after racist remarks toward Asian opponents". NBC News. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  4. ^ Samuels, Alex; Svitek, Patrick (December 3, 2019). "State Rep. Rick Miller drops reelection bid after saying opponents were challenging him because they're Asian". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  5. ^ "Rick Miller (Texas)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 9, 2022.