U.S. Term Limits announced today that former Texas State Representative Jarvis Johnson has agreed to serve as Texas State Co-Chair for the organization. Johnson, who served in the Texas House of Representatives from 2016 to 2025, brings over three decades of public service and legislative experience to the effort to enact term limits for members of Congress.
Johnson expressed his commitment to the cause, stating, "I am honored to serve as Texas State Co-Chair for U.S. Term Limits and help advance this important cause. 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." He emphasized that the Founding Fathers never intended public office to become a lifetime career, and that term limits would ensure elected officials remain focused on serving the people.
Johnson's career includes service in the Texas House of Representatives, where he championed legislation on public education, mental health, criminal justice reform, and economic opportunity. He helped secure over $2.1 billion in investments for flood control, infrastructure, historically Black colleges and universities, and neighborhood revitalization. Prior to his state service, he was one of the youngest individuals elected to the Houston City Council, representing District B. He is also a successful business owner committed to hiring locally.
Philip Blumel, President of U.S. Term Limits, praised Johnson's appointment: "We are honored to have Jarvis Johnson helping lead our efforts in Texas. Jarvis has spent his career fighting for stronger communities, greater accountability, and better government. His extensive experience in public service and his deep commitment to empowering citizens make him an outstanding advocate for congressional term limits."
Johnson believes Texas can lead the nation in this reform, stating, "Texas has long been a leader in defending constitutional principles and promoting limited government. I look forward to working with citizens across our state to help make congressional term limits a reality." U.S. Term Limits is the nation's largest grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to establishing term limits at all levels of government, working with citizens and lawmakers to advance constitutional reforms that increase accountability and restore trust in government.
