RICHMOND, TX – Fanny Jetton has been sworn-in as the Acting Temporary State Representative for Texas House District 26. Representative Jacey Jetton is currently on active duty with the Army National Guard and named Fanny Jetton as his acting representative until he returns from active duty.

“It’s an honor to stand in for my husband as his acting representative while he is on active duty serving our country,” said Fanny Jetton. “While it is important to him to serve our country, we also want to ensure the people of House District 26 are represented well in Austin during the special sessions. Reducing property taxes is a top priority for our district and I will be proud to cast a vote in favor of meaningful property tax reform. Our office remains open, and I look forward to working to keep Texas the best place to pursue the American Dream.”

If a member of the Texas Legislature will be absent for legislative duties due to active military status, the Texas Constitution provides the option for the member to nominate another individual to serve as the Acting Temporary Representative. The acting representative must meet the same qualifications for service as a duly elected member, as outlined in the Texas Constitution.

Acting Representative Fanny Jetton will now be able to cast votes in special sessions, the second of which began at 3 p.m. on June 27th. Upon his return from active-duty military service, Representative Jacey Jetton will resume legislative duties. The Office of Representative Jetton will also continue operating normally for the duration of the 88^th legislative session.

Texas House District 26 covers a portion of Fort Bend County, from a part of Katy on the north to Richmond on the south, roughly along FM 1463 and across to the Grand Parkway.