The Honorable Byron Cook, J.D.  (1974)

State Representative / Entrepreneur

Byron Cook
Class of 1974 | Inducted 2022
 
  • Byron Cook is an honor graduate of Navarro Junior College.
  • He became one of the pioneers in the video game industry as one of the founders of the video game company, Tradewest.
  • He was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2022 and served eight terms (2013-2017).
  • While a member of the Texas House of Representatives, Byron chaired three different committees, including four terms as Chairman of the powerful State Affairs Committee.
  • Recognized twice by Texas Monthly magazine as one of the 10 best legislators, including his last term where he was referred to as "the conscience of the House".
  • Honored twice with the Tom White Citizen of the Year for Navarro County and the City of Corsicana.

 

 

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