Term Out Geren: Why District 99 Needs a 10-Year Service Limit Now

Charlie Geren’s 25-year reign in District 99 has left a trail of broken promises and neglected issues, from soaring property taxes to unchecked border chaos. His extended tenure, marked by the sleazy 2016 CPS stunt against Bo French and cozy Straus ties, shows why a 10-year service limit is crucial—Geren’s donor greed and complacency failed Tarrant County. I’m Jack Reynolds, and my “More Freedoms, Less Government” platform demands we end this corrupt hold, ensuring no one clings to power like Geren for 25 years.

Current Situation: Texas Lacks Service Limits

Texas has no service limitations for state representatives, letting Geren stay indefinitely since 2001. This breeds stagnation—Geren’s 25 years saw him prioritize insiders over District 99, with his CPS smear proving ethical rot. Nationally, 15 states limit state legislative terms (National Conference of State Legislatures, 2023), but Texas lags, letting Geren’s long stay fuel voter frustration. His Straus loyalty, not District 99’s needs, defined his tenure—time for change.

Proposed Policy: 10-Year Service Limit for Fresh Leadership

I propose a 10-year service limit for Texas state representatives, meaning no more than 10 years total service, requiring a constitutional amendment with a two-thirds vote in both houses and majority voter approval in a referendum. After 10 years, reps must step down, ensuring regular turnover and bringing new ideas to Fort Worth, Saginaw, Azle, and Lake Worth, not Geren’s donor-driven decay. Given Texas state reps serve two-year terms, this caps them at five terms, ending Geren’s type of long-term grip.

Benefits: Competition, Accountability, Less Corruption

A 10-year service limit boosts electoral competition—California saw 30% more candidates post-limits (Ballotpedia, 2022), per studies. It makes reps responsive, knowing time’s short—Michigan’s limits cut special interest sway 15% (Mackinac Center, 2021). For District 99, this ends Geren’s CPS sleaze, Straus cronyism, and donor deals, ensuring reps fight for us, not themselves. Some argue less experience hurts, but Geren’s 25 years prove longevity breeds failure—fresh blood wins.

Implementation: Amend the Constitution, Fight for District 99

Implementing a 10-year service limit needs a constitutional amendment—first, a two-thirds vote in the Texas House and Senate, then a majority referendum. I’ll champion this in Austin, rallying District 99 voters to demand it—Geren’s 25 years show why. We’ll use X blasts, Nextdoor pushes, and rallies to secure legislative support, ensuring Tarrant County’s voice ends Geren’s corrupt reign. Jack4TX.org is your fight—join me.

Conclusion

Charlie Geren’s 25 years are a warning—without a 10-year service limit, District 99 suffers his CPS stunts, Straus ties, and donor greed, neglecting taxes, borders, and safety. This limit—breaking the cycle, bringing fresh, accountable leadership to Fort Worth, Saginaw, Azle, and Lake Worth. I’m Jack Reynolds, and I’ll end Geren’s corrupt hold—join me at Jack4TX.org to restore freedom and government for the people, not the entrenched.