Jodie Laubenberg
Jodie Laubenberg | |
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Laubenberg in 2007 | |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 89th district | |
| In office January 14, 2003 – January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Charlie Geren (moved to District 99) |
| Succeeded by | Candy Noble |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 20, 1957 Parker, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | September 1, 2025 (aged 68) |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Texas at Austin |
| Occupation | Businesswoman, politician |
Jodie Anne Laubenberg (April 20, 1957 – September 1, 2025) was an American politician from Texas. Laubenberg was a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 89 in Collin County in suburban Dallas, Texas.
Early life and education
Laubenberg was born in Parker, Texas, on April 20, 1957. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Texas at Austin.[1]
Career
From 2003, Laubenberg served as a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 89 in Collin County in suburban Dallas, Texas, until 2018. In 2018, Laubenberg chose not to run for reelection, instead opting to retire after serving 8 terms.[2][1][3]
During the 78th Legislature, Laubenberg was chairman of the Health Committee.[2] During the 84th and 85th legislatures, she was chairman of the elections committee.[2]
Personal life and death
Laubenberg was married to Bob. They had two children.[1]
Laubenberg died at the age of 68 on September 1, 2025.[2][4][5]
References
- ^ a b c "Jodie Laubenberg's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Jodie Anne Laubenberg". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
- ^ "Parker Republican Jodie Laubenberg won't seek re-election to Texas House". dallasnews.com. August 31, 2017. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- ^ https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/billtext/html/HR00157I.htm
- ^ Priest, Jessica; Shuran Yu, Jessica (September 2, 2025). "Former Texas Rep. Jodie Laubenberg, author of 2013 abortion restrictions, dies". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved September 2, 2025.