About the Rep

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Welcome to my campaign website! I am Shawn Thierry, and I am both humbled and honored to serve as the Democrat State Representative for Texas House District 146. My commitment to serving as a servant leader is driven by an unwavering passion and dedication to the people of Texas. Despite the numerous accomplishments I have achieved during my time in the legislature, I recognize that our work is far from complete. I firmly believe that there is always more we can do to enhance the lives of our constituents and all Texans. That's why I humbly ask for your continued support. Together, we can forge ahead, fighting for meaningful change and addressing the issues that truly matter. I am committed to serving with integrity and utilizing my intellect to make a difference. It is the inspiration and motivation from my constituents that fuels my determination to ensure a brighter and more prosperous future for all. Join me in this journey, and together, let's create positive and lasting impact for our community. 

Together We Thrive,

Shawnie T.

State Representative Shawn Thierry has been a dedicated public servant since her election to the Texas House of Representatives in 2016.  With a “get the job done” mentality, she believes in the power of collaboration and bipartisanship in order to achieve meaningful gains for  her constituents. With an tireless work ethic, Rep. Thierry makes sure that the voices and best interests of District 146 are  not only represented, but also respected. Affectionately known as a “policy powerhouse“,  Ms. Thierry has successfully passed  numerous pieces of impactful legislation which have a positive impact on the lives of everyday Texas families. She understands the importance of working across the aisles to  find sensible solutions  to the issues that matter.  Representative Thierry is well regarded as a consensus builder and uses of skills as a seasoned lawyer and negotiator to has the skill, knowledge, and unique ability to find common ground in order to and effectively to protect and improve the quality of life of her constiuents.

Representative Thierry is a fierce advocate for her constituents, focusing on issues such as public health, school safety, elderly protections,  human trafficking, food security, and providing economic savings to Texas families and small business owners.  She successfully championed children's public health initiatives and recently passed the first law to ban deceptive marketing on e-cigarettes to minors. She fought for extended healthcare options for the disabled community, and actively supported economic development profgram for small businesses. As a working mom of a school aged child, she also understand  the challenges faced by hardworking families. That’s why she has been a respected and trusted voice on state fiscal policy such as authoring bills to eliminate the sales tax on feminine hygenie product, baby supplies, adult diapers, and providing property tax relief for hardworking homeowners and seniors over the age of 65. 

Ms. Thierry has a true love for  her community and has actually lived in House District 146 her entire life. She was born in the historic South Park community located in the southeast side of  HD 146.  She also grew up in the Fondren Southwest  neighborhood where she attend Welch Middle School and Westbury High School. Ms. Thierry probably credits her loving parents for teaching her that charity begins at home. She was christened at the historic St. Mary’s Catholic Church and as a teen joined Wheeler Avenue Baptist Cbirch where she remains a proud member to this day. Ms. Thierry also says that  joining the Girl Scouts of America at the young age of nine, is when her spirit for volunteerism and community service was cultivated.  Rep. Thierry is the daughter of a public school teacher and therefore, understands that education is the great equalizer.  Children deserve to receIve a first class education. They deserve to thrive and  learn in a safe learning environment.  That’s why she will continue to fight  for school safety, sensible gun reform measures, improved curriculum, and pay raises for teachers.  Rep. Thierry also appreciates the need to keep our communities safe, beautiful, and thriving with economic development opportunities. She has a heart the size of Texas and truly cares about helping her constituents succeed.