Rep. Cook, David
Biography
First sworn-in to the Texas House of Representatives in 2021, State Representative David Cook is currently serving his third term representing Texas House District 96, which encompasses the cities of Arlington, Burleson, Crowley, Fort Worth, Kennedale, Mansfield, and Rendon in Tarrant County.
Representative Cook was appointed by Speaker Dustin Burrows to serve as a member of the House Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence, serving as Chair of the House Standing Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice for the 89th Session of the Texas Legislature.
Representative Cook is a member of several key caucuses, including the Texas House Republican Caucus, Innovation & Technology, Criminal Justice Reform, Texas State Technical College, Manufacturing, and Sportsmen Caucuses. In recognition of his leadership, Speaker Dade Phelan nominated Representative Cook as a 2023 GOPAC “Emerging Leader.” Representative Cook is also a member of the National Association of Christian Lawmakers, and has previously held the role of State Chair of the NACL.
As a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University and Texas A&M University School of Law (previously, Texas Wesleyan University School of Law), Representative Cook brings extensive legal expertise to the Legislature as Managing Partner of Harris Cook L.L.P., a firm he co-founded with the late State Senator Chris Harris. Representative Cook is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Representative Cook possesses a lifelong dedication to public service, having previously served as Mayor of the City of Mansfield from 2008 to 2021. His accolades include the Mansfield News Mirror’s “Best Local Government Official” Award, the Fort Worth Business Press’ “40 Under 40” Award, and the Fort Worth Texas Magazine’s “Top Attorney” Award.
He and his wife Tonya remain active in serving their local community through non-profits such as Mansfield Cares, Mansfield Mission Center, and Mansfield Feed the Kids Summer Program, community organizations such as the Mansfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Mansfield Historical Society, and community events such as the Mansfield Veterans’ Day Parade & Salute and the World’s Only St. Paddy’s Pickle Parade. Rep. Cook also currently serves on the Advisory Council for the Arlington Mansfield Area Salvation Army.
Representative and Mrs. Cook are members of Creekwood Church in Mansfield. He was also instrumental in establishing Mansfield Churches FOR the City, which is a group of pastors and churches dedicated to the glorification of God through service to the City of Mansfield. They have four adult children, one daughter-in-law, two sons-in-law, and six grandchildren with one more on the way.