Wesley Virdell
Wesley Virdell | |
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Virdell at the 2024 Hazlitt Summit hosted by Young Americans for Liberty Foundation | |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 53rd district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Murr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Wesley Virdell, also known as Wes Virdell, is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member for the 53rd district of the Texas House of Representatives.
Life and career
Wes Virdell was born in Brownwood,Texas. He attended Brady High School, graduating in 1998. He served in the United States Air Force.[1]
In March 2024, Virdell defeated Hatch Smith in the Republican primary election for the 53rd district of the Texas House of Representatives.[2] In November 2024, he defeated Joe Herrera and B. W. Holk in the general election, winning 76 percent of the votes.[3] He succeeded Andrew Murr. He assumed office on January 14, 2025.[4]
In February 2025, Virdell sponsored a bill to ban gender affirming care for transgender individuals of all ages.[5][6]
References
- ^ "Wes Virdell". Texans For True Conservatives. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Texas Republican Primary Elections Results - State House District 53". USA Today. March 5, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Texas General Elections Results - State House District 53". USA Today. November 5, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ "Wesley Virdell". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ "89(R) HB 3399 - Introduced version - Bill Text". capitol.texas.gov. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ^ "TX HB3399 | Anti-trans legislation". translegislation.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.