Jarvis Johnson Joins U.S. Term Limits as Texas Co-Chair

Today, U.S. Term Limits announced that former Texas State Representative Jarvis Johnson has agreed to serve as Texas State Co-Chair for U.S. Term Limits. Johnson brings more than three decades of public service, community leadership, and legislative experience to the effort to enact congressional term limits and restore accountability in Washington, D.C. He believes Texans have an opportunity to help lead one of the nation's most popular and urgently needed government reforms. "I am honored to serve as Texas State Co-Chair for U.S. Term Limits and help advance this important cause," said Johnson. "Americans are frustrated with a Congress that has become increasingly disconnected from the people it serves. Congressional term limits will help restore accountability, encourage citizen leadership, and bring fresh ideas and new energy to our nation's capital."

Johnson has dedicated more than 30 years to building stronger, safer, and more equitable communities throughout Texas. A lifelong Houstonian, entrepreneur, and public servant, he served in the Texas House of Representatives from 2016 through January 2025, representing District 139. During his tenure, he championed legislation focused on public education, mental health, criminal justice reform, youth development, senior services, public safety, and economic opportunity. Through his legislative leadership and budget advocacy, he helped secure more than $2.1 billion in investments for flood control, infrastructure improvements, historically Black colleges and universities, neighborhood revitalization, and other critical community priorities. Prior to serving in the Legislature, Johnson made history as one of the youngest individuals elected to the Houston City Council, representing District B.

"Our Founding Fathers never intended public office to become a lifetime career," continued Johnson. "When elected officials remain in office for decades, Washington becomes more focused on preserving political power than solving the problems facing hardworking Americans. Term limits will help ensure that elected officials remain focused on serving the people rather than serving themselves." Philip Blumel, President of U.S. Term Limits, added: "We are honored to have Jarvis Johnson helping lead our efforts in Texas. His extensive experience in public service and his deep commitment to empowering citizens make him an outstanding advocate for congressional term limits." U.S. Term Limits is the nation's largest grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to establishing term limits at all levels of government, particularly for the U.S. Congress. The organization works with citizens and lawmakers across the country to advance constitutional reforms that increase accountability, encourage citizen legislators, and restore trust in government. For more information, visit U.S. Term Limits.