Jasmine Crockett, Texas State Representative, is a rising force in politics. She has become a strong voice for justice, fairness, and the people she serves. 

Born in 1981 in St. Louis, Mo., she earned her degree in business administration from Rhodes College in 2003. Crockett didn’t come to Congress quietly, and has made her own indelible mark in the past two years on the national stage.

A few years later, after finishing law school she became a public defender in Bowie County, Texas. There, she worked hard to defend people who couldn’t afford legal help, standing up for those who often get overlooked.

In 2020 Crockett took her passion for justice into politics. She won the Texas House Democratic primary and began serving in the Texas Legislature in 2021. Just a year later she decided to run for a seat in the U.S House of Representatives after Congresswoman Eddie Johnson announced her retirement. In 2023, Crockett officially became the U.S. Representative for Texas’s 30th district.

But her journey didn’t come without obstacles. Crockett has faced criticism, racism, and relentless pushback—but she hasn’t backed down. Instead, she’s turned resistance into fuel, using her platform to challenge injustice wherever it shows up. 

Whether confronting misinformation in Congress or calling out systemic inequality, she doesn’t shy away from hard truths. Most recently, she faced backlash after making a bold comment about Elon Musk, saying, “All I want to see happen on my birthday is for Elon to be taken down.” 

The remark drew sharp criticism, including a warning from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to “tread carefully,” and sparked headlines suggesting possible censure. Despite the controversy, Crockett remains unapologetic, continuing to speak out and stand firm in her convictions—even when it makes her a target.

“The best way to hold a people down is to make sure they aren’t educated,” she once said, highlighting the connection between power, truth, and access to knowledge. From the courtroom to the Capitol, Crockett has proven she’s committed to standing up for her values.

Her communication skills weren’t learned on the campaign trail—they were shaped in classrooms, churches, and courtrooms. Raised by educators and pastors, Crockett developed a deep respect for truth, language, and leadership. Though she once considered medicine, she found her purpose in law—and eventually, politics. As she once explained in an interview with Keke Palmer.

“I kept saying I wanted to be a doctor because I didn’t really wanna have to talk to people, and I can make good money…and here it is I have to talk to people–people elect me so it’s kinda weird…but I was always a math and science person so law school was never on the radar,” Crockett said. “I became a National All American the only year I did a mock trial and [Professor Pullman] said: ‘Now do you believe me that you should go to law school?’ So I applied and got a full ride with a stipend and I was like ‘if I don’t like it I’ll quit and I actually fell in love.’”

Crockett is often criticized for her tone, delivery, and unapologetic authenticity—which many interpret as a reflection of her Black identity. When asked about how she can connect to so many young people, was her delivery intentional?

“It’s my authenticity, it’s my real passion, my real emotions that speak in a very raw way, but it’s never about trying to create a moment, it is literally being in the moment,” Crockett said. Whether she is confronting Marjorie Taylor Green or speaking to students, she is grounded and in the moment. That realness makes her message stick.

Crockett never fails to call for action and demand civic engagement. She challenges people to learn how the government works, to show up, speak out, and hold every elected official accountable, regardless of party. 

“No matter who you are the way that our government was set up was that it belongs to the people and I really want the people to really believe that…I want you to keep showing up to the town halls, I want you to show up to their offices…I want you to be like them like white on rice. And I want you to tell them ‘play with me if you want to, I will fire you in a heartbeat.’” 

She often emphasizes the power of education and truth-telling, encouraging people to learn how government works and to take back control through civic engagement. In an “Overheard” podcast interview with host Evan Smith, Crockett was asked how Democrats should be fighting back. Her answer highlighted the importance of teamwork and strategic thinking: 

“It takes more than just one person,” she said, explaining that not everyone has the same strengths and that real progress comes from putting people in positions where they can succeed. This belief in collective effort and empowered leadership is a core part of Crockett’s political approach—and a call to action for anyone who wants to create real change.

She has stated in other interviews that we may not have to agree on everything but we should be doing what’s best for ourselves and the country. She uses married couples as an example, you may not always agree but you still love them and are still with them. She goes on to say hold everyone accountable, Democrats and Republicans. She reiterated that no matter what district you come from it’s nothing but hurt for the people.

Crockett believes that in order to move forward as a country, we must face the truth about our past—including the harm caused during Donald Trump’s presidency. “We’ve forgotten all the bad Trump has done,” she said. “We only remember the $1,200 check, which the Democrats made possible. We need to heal this country.” For her, healing starts with honesty. 

Her fire and tenacity isn’t for show, it’s who she is. Rooted in her legacy. In interviews and speeches she often reflects on her drive to come back and fight from a deeper place. Showing the importance of resilience. 

Crockett’s message is clear: the fight for justice isn’t just hers—it belongs to all of us. She challenges people to get informed, get involved, and never stop demanding better. In a time when truth is often distorted, her voice reminds us what real leadership looks like: honest, bold, and unafraid.

“There are things we can do. I don’t accept defeat… My ancestors never accepted defeat, so I won’t either,” said Crockett. That’s not just a statement—it’s a promise, and her story is still being written.