Tony Tinderholt is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 94. Tinderholt was first elected to the chamber in 2014. Tinderholt is running for re-election in 2018. The primary election took place on March 6, 2018. The general election is being held on November 6, 2018.
As of June 2017, Tinderholt was a member of the Texas Freedom Caucus, a legislative caucus in the state House. According to the group's website, the caucus aims to support "liberty-minded, grassroots Texans who want bold action to protect life, strengthen families, defend the U.S. and Texas Bills of Rights, restrain government and revitalize personal and economic freedoms in the State of Texas."
Tinderholt's professional experience includes working as professor of Spanish at Columbia College in Fort Worth and Vice President of Education at Ancora Education. He served in the United States Air Force.
Former Member, Corrections Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Member, County Affairs Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair, Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Member, Government Transparency & Operation Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
- Master's, Educational Leadership, Touro College, 2003-2005
- BS, General Studies, Excelsior College, 1994-1997
- Certified, Technical Instructor, Community College of the Air Force, 1991-1993
- Master's, Educational Leadership, Touro College, 2003-2005
- BS, General Studies, Excelsior College, 1994-1997
- Certified, Technical Instructor, Community College of the Air Force, 1991-1993
- Director of Training and Recruiting, Eliot Management Group, Limited Liability Company, 2014-present
- Vice President of Education, Ancora Education, 2013-present
- Adjunct Professor, Columbia College, 2006-2013
- Major, United States Army, 2002-2013
- Sergeant, United States Air Force, 1988-1998
- Master's, Educational Leadership, Touro College, 2003-2005
- BS, General Studies, Excelsior College, 1994-1997
- Certified, Technical Instructor, Community College of the Air Force, 1991-1993
- Director of Training and Recruiting, Eliot Management Group, Limited Liability Company, 2014-present
- Vice President of Education, Ancora Education, 2013-present
- Adjunct Professor, Columbia College, 2006-2013
- Major, United States Army, 2002-2013
- Sergeant, United States Air Force, 1988-1998
- Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, District 94, 2014-present
- Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 94, 2018, 2020
Former Member, Corrections Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Member, County Affairs Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Member, Government Transparency & Operation Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Member, Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee
Member, Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee
- Master's, Educational Leadership, Touro College, 2003-2005
- BS, General Studies, Excelsior College, 1994-1997
- Certified, Technical Instructor, Community College of the Air Force, 1991-1993
- Director of Training and Recruiting, Eliot Management Group, Limited Liability Company, 2014-present
- Vice President of Education, Ancora Education, 2013-present
- Adjunct Professor, Columbia College, 2006-2013
- Major, United States Army, 2002-2013
- Sergeant, United States Air Force, 1988-1998
- Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, District 94, 2014-present
- Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 94, 2018, 2020
- Volunteer, Spirit of Hope Foundation, Saint Vincent de Paul of Arlington, TX, 2007-present
- Volunteer, Catholic Charities, present
- Volunteer, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, present
- Volunteer, Saint Jude Medical Center, present
- Member, Saint Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, present
— Awards:
- The Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Army Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Army Superior Unit Award with one oak leaf cluster, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with two oak leaf clusters, National Service Defense Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Iraq Campaign Medal Campaign Star, Global War on Terror, Air Force Meritorious Achievement Award with one oak leaf cluster, Army Service Ribbon, Air Force Training Ribbon, Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon, The Combat Action Badge, The Army Parachute Badge, The Air Force Airborne Aircrew Member Badge and the Army Recruiting Badge.
Spouse's Occupation:
Sales Manager, Burnett's Staffing; Former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader
