Jerry Davis (politician)


Jerry V. Davis is a Texas politician who currently represents Houston City Council District B, and is also running for the Texas House of Representatives.

Personal life

In 1995, Davis graduated from Washington College with a BA and later earned his teaching certificate from the University of St. Thomas. He then worked for Houston area schools as a coach. While working as a coach, he attended Prairie View A&M University and earned a Masters in Education Administration. Additionally, with his older brothers, Davis owns 3 restaurants, the Breakfast Klub, the Reggae Hut, and the Alley Kat Bar & Lounge. He is married to Rachel Andress and has 3 children, Dean, Rylie and, Ryan.

Political career

Davis is affiliated with the Democratic Party.

Houston City Council

He assumed office to represent District B of the Houston City Council in November 2012. While on the council, he was co-sponsor of the Council District Service Fund, which allows district council members to fund local projects in the districts they represent. He was a strong supporter of the 2012 Parks bond, which increased the cities funding into public parks. Additionally, he was appointed by his fellow council members to be mayor pro-tempore and has served the position for 2 terms. Davis is term limited on the council, in spite of this until District B holds an election for a new representative Davis will hold the position.

Texas House of Representatives

In December 2019, Davis filed as a Democrat to run for district 142 of the Texas House of Representatives challenging incumbent Harold Dutton Jr..