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Introduction
Tony Tinderholt is a prominent American politician who is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from Arlington, Texas currently representing District 94. On January 13, 2015, Tinderholt succeeded Diane Patrick, a four-term representative whom he unseated in the Republican primary election on March 4, 2014.
Early life
| Name | Tony Tinderholt |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Age | 53 years |
| Height | 1.83m |
Tony Dale Tinderholt was born on August 13, 1970 (age 53 years) in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States.
Political career
Tony Tinderholt won the 2014 Republican nomination over four-term incumbent Diane Patrick, 7,489 votes (55.44 percent) to 6,018 (44.55 percent). Tinderholt was endorsed in his primary challenge by the right-wing group Empower Texans, which targeted Patrick for comparatively moderate positions. Texas Observer described Tinderholt as possibly the most far-right political candidate in Texas in that year.
Tinderholt won in the November 2014 general election with 23,034 votes (56.64 percent), defeated Democrat Cole Ballweg and Libertarian Robert Harris, who received 16,461 (40.47 percent) and 1,172 (2.88 percent), respectively.
In 2015, Tinderholt filed a handwritten complaint with the Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct, criticizing judicial rulings regarding same-sex marriage. The complaint was riddled with errors, naming the wrong judge (Tinderholt named Judge David Wahlberg, rather than against Judge Guy Herman, the judge who had made the ruling about which Tinderholt complained) and incorrectly asserting that the judge “deliberately violated” a state law requiring a notification to the state attorney general’s office prior to striking down a law as unconstitutional (Judge Herman did in fact make the notification to the state attorney general).
In January 2017, Tinderholt introduced House Bill 948, the “Abolition of Abortion in Texas Act.” The bill seeks to criminalize abortions that take place after the “moment of fertilization.” The abortion ban would make it legal to charge both the woman and her doctor with murder.
On March 21, 2017, Tinderholt criticized then-Representative Byron Cook of Corsicana for Cook’s refusal to hold a hearing before the House State Affairs Committee on Tinderholt’s proposed ban on abortion in Texas. Cook said that the office of Attorney General Ken Paxton has called the measure “unconstitutional” and therefore no hearing will be set. Tinderholt accused Cook of “hiding behind the office of attorney general” so as to block a vote on the legislation.
In 2017, Tinderholt supported a “bathroom bill” proposed by two fellow Republican state lawmakers, Representative Ron Simmons and Senator Lois Kolkhorst; the legislation would have nullified anti-discrimination ordinances adopted by Texas cities and counties protecting transgender Texans’ access to public restrooms that matched their gender identity.
In the general election held on November 6, 2018, Tinderholt won his third legisl ative term. With 32,448 votes (52.49 percent), he defeated Democrat Finnigan Jones, who received 27,145 votes (43.91 percent). Another 2,230 votes (3.61 percent) went to Libertarian candidate Jessica Pallett.
Tinderholt supports a ban on Democrats being given committee chairmanships as long as the Republicans hold the majority of seats in the Texas House. On May 27, 2023, Tinderholt voted no to impeach Ken Paxton. Tinderholt has a titanium aortic heart valve. In 2020, he was hospitalized for COVID-19.
Wife
Tinderholt has been married five times, twice to his first wife. He is currently married to his wife, Bethany. His wife is an Executive Director of the Arlington Police Foundation and a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. He is the proud father to his four children (Kayley, Nathan, Tyler, & Brenan) and grandfather of two (Jaxon & Vanellope).
Tony Tinderholt net worth
How much is Tony Tinderholt worth? Tony Tinderholt net worth is estimated at around $5 million. His main source of income is from his primary work as a politician. Tony Tinderholt’s salary per month and other career earnings are over $309,000 dollars annually. His remarkable career 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 1.83m and has a good body weight which suits his personality.