Jay Dean | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | David Simpson |
| Mayor of Longview, Texas | |
| In office 2006–2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Wallace Dean March 5, 1953 Opelousas, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jane Willis Dean |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Longview, Texas, U.S. |
| Education | Louisiana State University (BA) |
James Wallace "Jay" Dean (born March 5, 1953) is an American politician. A Republican, he has been the member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 7, which encompasses Gregg and Upshur counties in East Texas, since 2017.[1]