Former Texas State Representative Jarvis Johnson has agreed to serve as Texas State Co-Chair for U.S. Term Limits, the organization announced today. Johnson, who represented District 139 in the Texas House from 2016 to 2025 and previously served on the Houston City Council, brings over three decades of public service and community leadership to the effort. His role will focus on advancing a constitutional amendment to limit the number of terms members of Congress can serve, a reform that polls show enjoys broad bipartisan support.
Johnson said he was honored to take on the position and highlighted the urgency of the cause. "Americans are frustrated with a Congress that has become increasingly disconnected from the people it serves," he stated. "Congressional term limits will help restore accountability, encourage citizen leadership, and bring fresh ideas and new energy to our nation's capital." He argued that the Founding Fathers never intended public office to become a lifetime career, and that term limits would ensure elected officials focus on solving problems rather than preserving power.
The appointment comes as U.S. Term Limits, the nation's largest grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to term limits, seeks to build momentum in Texas. Philip Blumel, President of U.S. Term Limits, praised Johnson's selection. "Jarvis has spent his career fighting for stronger communities, greater accountability, and better government," Blumel said. "His extensive experience in public service and his deep commitment to empowering citizens make him an outstanding advocate for congressional term limits."
Johnson's legislative career includes championing bills on public education, mental health, criminal justice reform, and economic opportunity. He helped secure over $2.1 billion in investments for flood control, infrastructure, historically Black colleges and universities, and neighborhood revitalization. His work on the Houston City Council also focused on community development and youth mentorship.
The push for term limits has gained traction in recent years, with 17 states passing resolutions calling for a convention to propose a term limits amendment. Texas has not yet done so, but Johnson's involvement could change that. "Texas has long been a leader in defending constitutional principles and promoting limited government," Johnson noted. "I look forward to working with citizens across our state to help make congressional term limits a reality."
For more information on U.S. Term Limits and their efforts, visit their website.
