Terry Meza is a Democratic representative for Texas House District 105, which covers part of Dallas County including Irving and Grand Prairie. Born on August 1, 1949, in Irving, Texas, she grew up in the district, graduating from Irving High School, and has served as a state representative since 2019. A Methodist, she is an educator, attorney, small business owner, and community activist who has operated her own law practice, Terry Meza & Associates, since 2000.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Arlington ; attended University of Dallas; JD from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law .
• Early Career: Student teacher at South Grand Prairie High School; teacher at Holy Family of Nazareth; instructor at North Lake College; nonprofit director overseeing economic development, small and minority business assistance, neighborhood revitalization, historic preservation, workforce development, and job placement; partnered with organizations like Lions Club, League of Women Voters, and LULAC for 40 years.
• Political Experience: Elected to Texas House District 105 in 2018; re-elected in 2022 and 2024. Served on committees including Agriculture & Livestock, Environmental Regulation, International Relations & Economic Development, Corrections, Trade, Workforce & Economic Development, Public Education, and Human Services.

Notable Achievements and Positions

• Filed over 80 bills and co-authored more than 20, with dozens passed into law.
• Joint-authored House Bill 72, expanding healthcare to all children in the foster care system.
• Co-authored House Bill 8, removing the statute of limitations for sexual assault and addressing the backlog of untested rape kits.
• Awards: Hunger Leadership Award from Feeding America ; 2019 Community Service Award from American Muslim Women Physician Association.
• Current committees : Environmental Regulation and International Relations & Economic Development.