Mary Ann Perez

Maryann Garza Perez (born May 15, 1962) is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives for House District 144 in Harris County, Texas. Perez previously served one term from 2013 to 2015. An insurance agent, she is a former member of the trustees of Houston Community College.^[2]

Mary Ann Perez
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 144th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 10, 2017
Preceded by	Gilbert Peña
In office January 8, 2013 – January 13, 2015
Preceded by	Barbara Legler
Succeeded by	Gilbert Peña
Personal details
Born	(1962-05-15) May 15, 1962 (age 63)[1]
Political party	Democratic
Children	2
Residence(s)	Houston, Texas, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Houston–Downtown
Occupation	Insurance agent
Website	votemaryannperez.com

Business career

Perez owns an insurance agency located in Southeast Harris County, Texas.^[3][4]

Electoral history

Perez won the District 144 House seat in 2012 over Republican David Pineda. She received 12,446 votes (52.1 percent) to his 10,885 (45.5 percent). The remaining 2.4 percent was held by the Libertarian Party nominee, Robb Rourke.^[5]

Perez was narrowly unseated after one term in the November 4, 2014 general election by Republican Gilbert Peña of Houston. He polled 6,015 votes (50.6 percent) to her 5,863 (49.4 percent).^[6]

Perez faced Peña again in the 2016 general election, when she outpolled her opponent, 16,258 votes (60.2 percent) to 10,736 (39.8 percent).^[7] Perez was sworn in for her second term January 10, 2017. In the 85th Legislative Session, Perez serves on the Appropriations Committee and the Special Purpose Districts Committee, of which she is Vice Chair.^[8]

Perez won reelection in the general election held on November 6, 2018. With 14,324 votes (61.2 percent), she defeated her Republican challenger, Ruben Villarreal, who polled 9,088 (38.8 percent).^[9]

Personal life

Perez has two sons.^[10]