History of Jasmine Crockett in Timeline

Jasmine Crockett is a Democratic politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 30th congressional district, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to her role in Congress, she represented the 100th district in the Texas House of Representatives from 2021 to 2023. She is a member of the Democratic Party.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 29, 1981: Jasmine Crockett's Birth

On March 29, 1981, Jasmine Felicia Crockett was born.

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2003: Graduation from Rhodes College

In 2003, Jasmine Crockett graduated from Rhodes College with a Bachelor of Arts in business administration.

2006: Graduation from Law School

In 2006, Jasmine Crockett graduated from the University of Houston Law Center with a Juris Doctor and subsequently passed the bar examination.

2007: Bowie County Attorney

In 2007, Jasmine Crockett started working as an attorney for Bowie County Public Defender's Office in Texas.

2010: Left Bowie County Attorney

In 2010, Jasmine Crockett concluded her time as an attorney for Bowie County Public Defender's Office in Texas.

2010: Formed Crockett Law PLLC

In 2010, Jasmine Crockett established her own law firm, Crockett Law PLLC, focusing on civil rights, criminal defense, and personal injury law.

January 28, 2020: Special Election Runoff

On January 28, 2020, Lorraine Birabil won the special election runoff for the remainder of Eric Johnson's term.

November 2020: Won Texas House seat

In November 2020, Jasmine Crockett won the general election unopposed for the Texas House seat.

January 2021: Assumed office in Texas House

In January 2021, Jasmine Crockett assumed office as a member of the Texas House of Representatives.

November 20, 2021: Eddie Bernice Johnson Retirement Announcement

On November 20, 2021, Eddie Bernice Johnson announced she would not seek reelection for Texas's 30th congressional district in 2022.

2022: Ended operation of Crockett Law PLLC

In 2022, Jasmine Crockett concluded the operations of her law firm, Crockett Law PLLC.

August 2023: Trip to Israel

In August 2023, Jasmine Crockett took a trip to Israel with AIPAC and the Israel Defense Forces.

2023: Impeachment Hearing Comments

During a 2023 impeachment hearing for President Joe Biden, Jasmine Crockett accused Republicans of hypocrisy, displaying photos of Donald Trump storing classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.

May 16, 2024: Exchange with Marjorie Taylor Greene

On May 16, 2024, during an Oversight Committee hearing, Jasmine Crockett responded to a comment by Marjorie Taylor Greene regarding her eyelashes, sparking a discussion on the limits of personal comments in the House.

August 19, 2024: Democratic National Convention Address

On August 19, 2024, Jasmine Crockett spoke at the Democratic National Convention, using alliteration to criticize Republican nominee Donald Trump.

2024: Second Term to House of Representatives

In 2024, Jasmine Crockett won a second term to the House of Representatives, and also addressed the 2024 Democratic National Convention referencing a prior incident with Donald Trump. She was a co-chair of the 2024 Harris-Walz campaign.

March 2025: Comments about Governor Abbott

In March 2025, Jasmine Crockett referred to Governor Greg Abbott as "Governor Hot Wheels" and a "Hot Ass Mess" at a Human Rights Campaign event, leading to a censure resolution.

June 2025: Candidacy and Withdrawal

In June 2025, Jasmine Crockett announced her candidacy for ranking member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, but later withdrew after placing last in a vote.