Jeffrey Barry was elected to the Texas House of Representatives for District 29 in 2024, succeeding retired incumbent Ed Thompson. Barry is a Republican from Pearland with experience as a business owner, city councilor, and school board member. He is the owner of Barry Insurance Group and has served on the Pearland ISD Board of Trustees for six years and on Pearland City Council since 2022.
Barry is a lifelong businessman and community servant. He has owned Barry Insurance Group for over 18 years and credits God with his success, stating he seeks to run his business in a Christ-like manner. He served six years on the Pearland ISD Board of Trustees and has served on Pearland City Council since 2022. He is based in Pearland, Texas within the district.