U.S. Term Limits announced today that former Texas State Representative Jarvis Johnson has agreed to serve as Texas State Co-Chair for the organization. Johnson, who brings more than three decades of public service and legislative experience, will help lead efforts to enact congressional term limits and restore accountability in Washington, D.C.
Johnson served in the Texas House of Representatives from 2016 through January 2025, representing District 139. During his tenure, he championed legislation focused on public education, mental health, criminal justice reform, and economic opportunity. He also helped secure more than $2.1 billion in investments for flood control, infrastructure improvements, and historically Black colleges and universities. Prior to his legislative service, Johnson made history as one of the youngest individuals elected to the Houston City Council.
“I am honored to serve as Texas State Co-Chair for U.S. Term Limits and help advance this important cause,” said Johnson. “Americans are frustrated with a Congress that has become increasingly disconnected from the people it serves. Congressional term limits will help restore accountability, encourage citizen leadership, and bring fresh ideas and new energy to our nation’s capital.”
Johnson emphasized that term limits align with the Founders’ intent. “Our Founding Fathers never intended public office to become a lifetime career. When elected officials remain in office for decades, Washington becomes more focused on preserving political power than solving the problems facing hardworking Americans. Term limits will help ensure that elected officials remain focused on serving the people rather than serving themselves.”
U.S. Term Limits President Philip Blumel expressed confidence in Johnson’s leadership. “We are honored to have Jarvis Johnson helping lead our efforts in Texas. Jarvis has spent his career fighting for stronger communities, greater accountability, and better government. His extensive experience in public service and his deep commitment to empowering citizens make him an outstanding advocate for congressional term limits.”
Johnson will work alongside other state co-chairs and grassroots supporters to build momentum for a convention of states to propose a term limits amendment, as outlined in Article V of the Constitution. More information about U.S. Term Limits and its mission can be found at https://www.termlimits.com.
Johnson concluded, “Texas has long been a leader in defending constitutional principles and promoting limited government. I look forward to working with citizens across our state to help make congressional term limits a reality.”
