Texas Silver Haired Legislature

Rea Barry

Rea Barry was elected to the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature in March, 2022, and serves as Chair of the Health and Human Resources Committee and the Secretary of the Communications Committee, representing the West Central Texas Area Agency on Aging. She is eager to...

Gary Gerstenhaber

Gary Gerstenhaber Texas Silver-Haired Legislator First Term – 2021-2023: Chair: Pensions, Investments, Insurance and Financial Services; Secretary, Legislative Action Committee; Member: Elections and Credentials Committee Advocating for seniors has been a personal...

Dr. Bruce Hargrave

Dr. Bruce Hargrave has had a distinguished career as a pastor, evangelist, missionary, actor, therapist, and politician. “I love people and love to help them through my service!” Married to Cathy Williams Hargrave of Louisville, KY and father to Bethany Hargrave...

Laure McLaughlin

Dan Roberts

Born in 1951 in Bridgeport, Texas and a lifelong resident of Fort Worth, Dan graduated from Texas Wesleyan University after earning an Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Air Force. Dan was Administrative Assistant to Fort Worth Mayor Hugh Parmer initiating the first...

David Timmerman

David Timmerman joined TSHL in 2021. He holds a double Master’s degree in Music Performance and Music Education from Southern Methodist University. His undergraduate degree in music is from SUNY Potsdam, Crane School of Music. His career in music education...

Ira Wilsker

Ira Wilsker is currently serving his 2nd term as a member of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature. As a member of TSHL, he has served on the Criminal Justice, Elections and Credentials, and Technology committees. He is a representative from the Southeast Texas Council...