Mike Knox is a

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politician who serves on the

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representing At-Large Position 1.

Personal life

Knox was born in Houston, Texas. He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Helen Knox, since 1977. Together, they have one son. His son is now a police officer in Houston. Knox has an associate art degree from

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, and a

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from the University of Houston-Downtown. He obtained his degrees while working as a Houston Police officer. He is a veteran of the

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and served 15 years on the Houston Police force. In 1995, he published ''Gangsta in the House; Understanding Gang Culture'' which is a book that focuses on gang culture, and the National Gang Research Center recognized it in 2001 with the honorable “Thrasher” award.

Political career

Knox is a

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. He was first elected to represent At-large Position 1 of the

on November 15, 2014, and assumed office on January 2, 2016. In 2016, Knox fired a staffer who attempted to block a Muslim from being appointed to Harris Republican Party precinct chair.

References

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