Mike Olcott is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 60 . Born October 12, 1958, in Fort Worth, Texas, he is a fifth-generation Texan, retired biochemist, and Christian conservative. Elected in 2024 after defeating incumbent Glenn Rogers in the Republican primary, he assumed office on January 14, 2025, with his term ending January 12, 2027. Notable achievements include co-founding Parker County Conservatives, serving as Parker County Republican Precinct Chair , and volunteering with the Minutemen on the U.S.-Mexico border in 2005 for border security. His campaign emphasized economic development, education reform, and public safety; he currently serves on the Delivery of Government Efficiency and Public Health committees.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.S. from Rhodes College; Ph.D. from University of Kentucky.
• Professional Background: Retired academic research biochemist; excelled in high school track and field and learned to hunt in Parker County.
• Political Experience: Grassroots activism starting with Minutemen ; organized conservatives in North Texas for tax reduction and limited government; co-founder of Parker County Conservatives; Texas House District 60 representative since 2025.