Tex Fischer | |
|---|---|
 Fischer in 2025 | |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 59th district | |
| Assumed office June 27, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Alessandro Cutrona |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Austin James Fischer[1] 1996 (age 29–30) |
| Party | Republican |
Austin James Texford Fischer (born 1996)[2] is an American politician who has served in the Ohio House of Representatives since 2024. A member of the Republican Party, he represents the 59th district, which includes parts of Columbiana County and Mahoning County.[3]
Career
[edit]Fischer was born Austin James Fischer in 1996 in Youngstown, Ohio, where he grew up.[4] He changed his name to Austin James Texford Fischer in 2020.[1] He is a political consultant.[5]
Fischer was appointed to the Ohio House of Representatives in 2024 to replace Alessandro Cutrona, who was elevated to the Ohio Senate. He won election to a full term in November 2024 with 51.46% of the vote.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Comeriato, H.L. (August 23, 2024). "Republican State Rep. could be affected by same name-change law used to target transgender candidates". The Buckeye Flame. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
- ^ "Fischer, Schaeffer square off for House seat". salemnews.net. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
- ^ "Tex Fischer". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ "Tex Fischer Biography". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
- ^ "Boardman political consultant tapped for 58th District seat in Ohio House of Representatives". vindy.com. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ "Fischer keeps Ohio State Representative District 59 seat". WFMJ.com. November 6, 2024. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
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