Jerry Ford Announces Candidacy for
Texas House of Representatives, District 139
Fire Chief. Business Owner. Community Leader
HOUSTON, TEXAS: Today, former City of Houston Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Ford announced his campaign for Texas State House of Representatives District 139. After three decades with the Houston Fire Department, Ford was appointed Assistant Fire Chief by former Houston Mayor Annise Parker in 2013, helping oversee one of the nation’s largest fire and emergency response departments. Ford is entering the race to bring experienced, steady leadership to the Texas Capitol and to represent communities across Acres Homes, Independence Heights, Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, Olde Oaks, Silver Glen, Laurel Oaks, and surrounding neighborhoods.
“We need a strong fighter in Austin during this unprecedented time, someone willing to push back against attacks on our community,” Ford said. “My career has been about protecting people, making clear decisions when the stakes are high, and running toward the fire when there’s a five-alarm call.”
As Assistant Fire Chief, Ford worked closely with the Mayor’s Office, City Council, State Legislature, and community leaders on public safety, disaster response, and emergency management affecting millions of residents.
“From the command post in Houston to the committee rooms in Austin, the responsibility is the same: keep families safe, safeguard taxpayers’ money, and tell Texans the truth,” Ford said. “Our district now faces challenges in public safety, rising costs, and a state government too focused on impressing President Trump instead of putting Texans first. Those challenges require strong and battle tested leadership. I am running to put out the five-alarm fire in Austin and fight for all Texans.”
In addition to his public service, Ford is an entrepreneur based in Northwest Houston. He leads a multimillion-dollar portfolio of enterprises that provide insurance and related services to families and small businesses, giving him direct experience with job creation, risk management, and long-term financial planning for homeowners and business owners across the region.
Drawing on both his executive role in city government and his work in the private sector, Ford’s campaign will focus on:
· Public safety: championing state funding and policies that help local fire, police, and EMS departments maintain the staffing, training, and equipment they need; improving building and apartment safety; and keeping neighborhoods secure.
· Strong schools and paths to good jobs: supporting local schools, expanding career and technical education, and building partnerships that connect students to Texas’ major industries.
· Affordable, stable communities: addressing property taxes and insurance costs, investing in infrastructure and flood control, and helping seniors and longtime residents remain in their homes.
· Accountable government: bringing the same budget discipline and operational focus he used in city service to state government, with a priority on transparency and measurable results.
“People in House District 139 want a representative who understands how city and state decisions actually play out on the ground and what it takes to bring real results to people’s lives,” Ford said. “I have seen our neighborhoods through hurricanes, fires, and economic ups and downs. I am ready to take that experience to Austin and get to work for Acres Homes, Independence Heights, Garden Oaks, and every community in this district.”
About Jerry Ford
Jerry Ford is the former Assistant Fire Chief for the City of Houston, entrepreneur and a dedicated community leader. With over 30 years of experience in both the private sector and public service, Ford is committed to representing the diverse needs of Texas House District 139 and bringing about positive change for its residents.
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