Accomplishments

Meet David

David Cook has devoted himself to our community most of his life. As Mayor of Mansfield, David has led one of the fastest-growing cities in North Texas. His focus on responsible growth, economic development, transportation initiatives, and strong job creation helped get the city named by regional and national groups as one of the best cities in which to live.

April 2023

Nominated by Speaker Pheland to serve as a 2023 Emerging Leader through GOPAC, an organization which exists to educate and elect a new generation of
Republican leaders.

March 2023

Named State Chair for Texas of the National Association of Christian Lawmakers (NACL).

February 2023

Appointed by the Texas House Republican Caucus Chairman to serve as Vice Chair of the Caucus Policy Committee.

January 2023

Appointed by Speaker Phelan to serve on the House Calendars, Criminal Jurisprudence, and Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committees.

January 2023

Sworn in to second term in the Texas House of Representatives representing Texas House District 96.

March 2022

Appointed by Speaker Phelan to serve on the House Criminal Justice Reform Interim Study.

September 2021

Appointed by Speaker Phelan to serve on the House Youth Health & Safety Select Committee.

January 2021

Appointed by Speaker Phelan to serve on the
House Criminal Jurisprudence and Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committees.

January 2021

Sworn in to first term in the Texas House of Representatives representing Texas House District 96.

2021 to Present

Owner/Founder of Yellowstone Title 

2020

Salvation Army “Others” Award

2016 to 2021

Owner/Founder and Fee Attorney for Alamo Title Company.

2015

“Best Local Government Official”
by the Mansfield News Mirror

2011

“Richard Gershon Leadership Award”
by Texas A&M Law School

2011

“40 Under 40 Award”
by the Fort Worth Business Press

2010 to 2015

“Best Attorney”
by Mansfield News Mirror

2009 to 2019
“Top Attorney”
by Fort Worth Texas Magazine
2008 to 2021

Served as the Mayor of the City of Mansfield.

2008 to 2021

Served on the Tarrant County Mayors’ Council.

2004 to Present

Managing Partner of Harris Cook LLP, a general practice firm co-founded with the late State Senator Chris Harris.

1996

Graduated from Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan University School of Law) with a Juris Doctorate.

1994 to 1996

Served as a Legislative Aide to State Senator Chris Harris.

1993 to Present

Fee Attorney for Chris Harris & Associates, P.C.

1992

Graduated from Stephen F. Austin University with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration with Minors in Management and Administrative Law.