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Introduction
| Name | Ernest Bailes |
| Net Worth | $3 million |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Age | 41 years |
| Height | 1.75m |
Ernest Bailes is an American politician and a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 18 in southeastern Texas. He succeeded Republican John Otto in 2017, who did not seek re-election in 2016.
Early life
Ernest James Bailes IV was born on April 13, 1982 (age 41 years) in San Jacinto County, Texas, United States. Bailes, a rancher and agriculturist, grew up on his family’s beef and dairy cattle operations in East Texas.
Career
Ernest Bailes is a graduate of Shepherd High School and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University in 2004. Following his graduation, Bailes founded his own company called Repro Select, an “advanced reproductive services provider for cattle and whitetail deer producers across the South-Central United States.
Bailes serves as a member of the following committees: Economic and Small Business Development, Land and Resource Management, Rules and Resolutions, Small Business Subcommittee, and Coastal Barrier Systems.
He voted to prohibit one-punch straight-ticket voting and voted to establish standards for determining adjusted franchise tax rates. He voted against the Schaefer Amendment of Senate Bill 8, which would have required women to carry fetuses with fatal fetal abnormalities to term. The amendment was tabled.
SB8 related to certain prohibited abortions and the treatment and disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains, creating a civil cause of action and imposing a civil penalty, creating a criminal offense. The law was struck down by a court challenge before taking effect.
Ernest Bailes won reelection to a second term in the general election held on November 6, 2018. With 35,538 votes (75.5 percent), he defeated Democrat Fred Lemond, who polled 11,514 votes (24.5 percent).
His remarkable achievements have earned him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips. He is one of the richest and most influential politicians in the United States. He stands at an appealing height of 1.75m and has a good body weight which suits his personality.
Wife
Ernest Bailes is married to Courtney Bailes, they had their wedding in Texas. His wife is a third-grade teacher at Coldspring – Oakhurst CISD. Bailes and his wife Courtney have two sons named Cinco and Rigby.
Ernest Bailes net worth
How much is Ernest Bailes worth? Ernest Bailes net worth is estimated at around $3 million. His main source of income is from his primary work as a politician. Ernest Bailes’s salary per month and other career earnings are over $325,000 annually.