“Problem solver. Public servant. Collin County roots.”
Jackie Bescherer Quick Facts
- Office: Texas House District 61
- Hometown / Roots: Lifelong Collin County resident
- Education: Plano Senior High • University of North Texas (BAS) • SMU (MBA)
- Military Service: U.S. Naval Reserve (10 years) • Sailor of the Year (1989)
- Public Safety: Former Dallas Police Officer • Multiple commendations for community service
- Professional Career: 25 years in telecommunications (enterprise systems, leadership, complex problem-solving)
- Community Service: YMCA of McKinney (Board) • Collin County Children’s Advocacy Center • Alex’s Lemonade Stand
- Focus Areas: Public education funding • fair representation • affordability • accountable leadership
- Website: JackieBforTexas.com
- Facebook: facebook.com/jackiebfortexas
- Instagram: instagram.com/jackiebescherer
Meet Jackie
Jackie Bescherer is a lifelong Collin County resident running for Texas House District 61 with a background in military service, public safety, and long-term private-sector leadership. She is a graduate of Plano Senior High School, the University of North Texas, and Southern Methodist University.
Jackie raised her two sons, Jacob and Trevor, in the McKinney Independent School District and brings a community-first perspective shaped by decades of local roots and service.
Why She’s Running
Jackie is running to defend democratic representation, strengthen Texas public schools, and push back against policies she believes are weakening opportunity for working families. Her campaign centers on restoring full public school funding, protecting individual rights, and ensuring every resident has a real voice in Austin.
Experience & Public Service
Jackie’s record spans multiple fields where accountability and decision-making matter:
- U.S. Naval Reserve: Ten years of service, including recognition as Sailor of the Year (1989)
- Dallas Police Department: Served during the 1990s and received multiple commendations for community service
- Telecommunications Leadership: Built a 25-year career designing enterprise voice solutions, leading teams, and solving complex challenges for organizations worldwide
- Community Engagement: Volunteer work supporting families, children, and community health initiatives
Priorities for District 61
- Fully fund public education and strengthen public schools as the backbone of Texas communities
- Protect fair representation by opposing voter suppression and extreme gerrymandering
- Address affordability through action on housing costs, wage gaps, and access to affordable healthcare
- Protect Texas natural resources for the public interest—not corporate profit
- Deliver accountable leadership focused on practical solutions, not political games
“When I see something broken, I step up.”
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