Nathan Matthew Johnson (born February 12, 1968) is an American politician, lawyer, and composer who represents almost a million Dallas County residents in the growing and rapidly diversifying Texas Senate District 16. In the November 6, 2018 election, Johnson defeated incumbent Republican Don Huffines to become the first Democrat to represent the district in over three decades.
Early life and education
Johnson is a native of Fort Worth, Texas. He received a B.S. in physics from the University of Arizona in 1990 and a J.D. degree from the University of Texas School of Law in 1993.
Career
Prior to his political career, Johnson practiced business law and bankruptcy law and composed music for the Funimation produced English dub of Dragon Ball Z. Currently, Johnson practices commercial litigation at Thompson Coburn in Dallas.
Committee assignments
Jurisprudence (Vice-Chair) Administration Business & Commerce Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Sunset Advisory Commission