Morgan Meyer

Morgan Meyer (born August 8, 1974) is an American politician and attorney serving as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 108th district. First elected in November 2014, he assumed office in January 2015, and is serving his sixth consecutive term in the Legislature.^[1] Meyer's district is entirely located within Dallas County, and includes Downtown Dallas, Uptown and the Park Cities.

Morgan Meyer
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 108th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 13, 2015
Preceded by	Dan Branch
Personal details
Born	Morgan Daniel Meyer (1974-08-08) August 8, 1974 (age 50) Lubbock, Texas, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Keana
Children	3
Residence(s)	University Park, Texas, U.S.
Education	Southern Methodist University (BA) Washington and Lee University (JD)
Occupation	Attorney

Early life and education

Meyer was born in Lubbock, Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and history from Southern Methodist University and a Juris Doctor from the Washington and Lee University School of Law.^[2]

Career

Legal Experience

Meyer worked as an intern for Congressman Larry Combest and as a law clerk for Judge John McClellan Marshall. Meyer has since worked as an attorney at Bracewell LLP and Wick Phillips.

Legislative Tenure

In November 2014, Meyer was elected to the Texas House of Representatives, filling the seat left open by Dan Branch upon his departure to run for Texas attorney general. Meyer assumed office in January 2015,^[3] and is now serving his sixth consecutive term in the House.

During the 2019–2020 legislative session, Meyer was the chair of the House General Investigating Committee.

In 2021, Meyer was named chair of the House Ways & Means Committee for the 87th Legislature, and has been re-appointed to that role twice.^[4]

Personal life

Meyer and his wife, Keana, have three children.^[5]