Dennis Bonnen | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives | |
| In office January 8, 2019 – January 12, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Straus |
| Succeeded by | Dade Phelan |
| Speaker pro tempore of the Texas House of Representatives | |
| In office January 31, 2013 – January 8, 2019 | |
| Leader | Joe Straus |
| Preceded by | Beverly Woolley |
| Succeeded by | Joe Moody |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 25th district | |
| In office January 14, 1997 – January 12, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Harris |
| Succeeded by | Cody Vasut |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dennis Higgins Bonnen March 3, 1972 Angleton, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kimberly Bonnen |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Greg Bonnen (brother) |
| Education | St. Edward's University (BA) |
Dennis Higgins Bonnen (born March 3, 1972) is an American businessman and politician. Bonnen served as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021. A Republican, Bonnen represented District 25 of the Texas House from 1997 to 2021.[1] In 2013, then-Speaker Joe Straus appointed Bonnen as Speaker Pro Tempore, presiding over the House in the Speaker's absence.[2] In January 2019, Bonnen was elected Speaker. He did not seek re-election in 2020.[3]
- ^ "Rep. Bonnen, Dennis (District 25)". house.texas.gov. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
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