Reginald Beets Smith Jr. (born February 4, 1969) is an American politician who served as the representative for the 62nd district in the Texas House of Representatives from 2018 to 2025.
Personal life and community involvement Smith graduated from Austin College with a Bachelor of Science in political science in 1991. While attending the college, he was a member of the Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society. He later earned a degree law from South Texas College of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas. He works as an attorney.
Smith is married to Stephanie, and they have three children. They are Baptist.
Community service Smith has been active in local charitable organizations. He also served on the board of directors of Big Brother Big Sisters, Friends of Scouting with the Texoma Valley Boy Scouts and The Rehab Center. He has also coached Little League baseball.
Political career Prior to being elected into the Texas House he served two terms as chairman of the Grayson County Republican Party. He also served on the Northern Regional Director of the Texas Republican County Chairman's Association. Currently, Smith is a former member of the Texas House of Representatives and represented District 62. He was sworn in on November 19, 2018, succeeding Larry Phillips, and later departed the office in 2025. He was defeated by Shelley Luther in the March 5, 2024 Republican primary election by a margin of 53% to 47%.Shelley Luther defeats Rep. Reggie Smith in Texas House primary race, KXII-TV Channel 12, Sherman, Texas, March 6, 2024.
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