Molly Suzanne White (née Gosney; born February 26, 1958) is a former Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives. She represented District 55 for one term, from 2015 through 2017.[1]

Quick Facts Texas State Representative from District 55 (Bell County), Preceded by ...
Molly White
Texas State Representative from District 55 (Bell County)
In office
January 13, 2015  January 9, 2017
Preceded byRalph Sheffield
Succeeded byHugh Shine
Personal details
Born
Molly Suzanne Gosney

(1958-02-26) February 26, 1958 (age 66)
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
SpouseRonald Wayne White
ChildrenTyrell Sayre White

Robert N. White
Natalie White
Unnamed Child

Unnamed Child
Parent(s)Robert Russell and Thelma Jean Hefner Gosney
ResidenceBelton, Texas
Alma materBelton High School
University of Mary Hardin–Baylor
OccupationFounder, Women for Life International
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Political activism

On January 29, 2015, White put up an Israeli flag in her office, and instructed her staff to ask Muslim constituents participating in "Texas Muslim Capitol Day" to "announce publicly allegiance to the United States",[2] causing controversy. Governor Greg Abbott distanced himself from White's remarks and called for "civil discourse" regarding matters of this kind.[3] In a follow-up social media post in February, White stated that her remarks had been misrepresented. White explained that the "genesis" behind her statement was that the Council on American–Islamic Relations (CAIR), which "started Muslim Day at the Texas Capitol" is "designated as a terrorist group by the United Arab Emirates."[4] PolitiFact quoted a city council leader as stating that CAIR was among the organizations that started the annual Muslim Day.[4] CAIR is not designated as a terrorist organization by the United States.[4]

In the 2016 Republican primary election, Hugh Shine defeated White by 118 votes. White requested a recount, which was granted; her loss was confirmed.[5]

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