Rep. Meyer, Morgan
Biography
Chairman Morgan Meyer is a vocal leader when it comes to fiscal responsibility, education, and keeping our communities safe. First elected in 2014 and now in his sixth term as a State Representative, Morgan is currently serving as the Chair of the Ways & Means Committee.
As Chair of Ways & Means during the 2023 legislative session, Chairman Meyer spearheaded the effort to pass the largest tax cut in Texas history. Chairman Meyer’s leadership was vital in passing SB 2, which returned $18 billion to taxpayers in the form of property tax relief. The bill compressed school district tax rates by 10.7 cents, supplying an additional $7.6 billion of property tax relief for ALL property owners and increased the state’s share of the cost of public education to over 50% for the first time in over a decade. The landmark legislation also added essential measures to increase transparency and accountability in the appraisal process.
During his time in the legislature, Chairman Meyer has become a go-to leader for laws that protect our children against human trafficking and sex crimes. He has authored and led to pass Texas’ most comprehensive laws on trafficking, including expanding the definition of trafficking and making it easier to charge and prosecute human traffickers. For this work, Chairman Meyer was awarded the “Protect Her Award” from New Friends New Life, a leading advocate for exploited women and children. Additionally, for his work in support of prosecutors who hold these criminals accountable, he was awarded the “Law & Order Award” from the Texas District and County Attorneys Association. Morgan has also been recognized by The Family Place, receiving the “Legislative Impact Award” for coauthoring a bill that creates a violent offender database that lists individuals convicted of two or more violent crimes, including assault, sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, and stalking.
Upholding conservative principles, he has earned awards such as “Conservative Champion” by the Texas Conservative Coalition, “Exemplary Conservative Lawmaker” by the Conservative Roundtable of Texas, “Champion for Free Enterprise” by the Texas Association of Business, “Legislative Hero” by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation for his commitment to fighting for access to justice, “Friend of the Taxpayer” by Americans for Prosperity, Texas Chapter, and “Conservative Achievement” by the American Conservative Union Foundation. He’s also been awarded “Guardian of Small Business” by the National Federation of Small Businesses for his leadership on property tax relief.
Chairman Meyer represents House District 108 which encompasses parts of Downtown Dallas, Uptown Dallas, East Dallas (including portions of the M Streets and Lakewood), Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Lake Highlands, Lakewood, the City of University Park, and the Town of Highland Park.
Morgan and his wife, Keana, have lived in various parts of District 108 for over 20 years. The Meyers are raising their three children, Katharine, Elizabeth, and Asher in University Park. As community activists, Morgan and Keana are both passionate advocates of local organizations that combat child trafficking and help support women who seek shelter from abusive relationships. The Meyer family attends Highland Park United Methodist Church, where they have been involved with the children’s ministry.