Career
First elected in 1998, she served for fourteen years until she was defeated in the Republican primary election in 2012. Truitt is now a lobbyist and represents various clients including retired teachers, mental health providers, law enforcement, and various business interests. She has worked for the medical staff of John Peter Smith Hospital, in administration at Parkland Memorial Hospital, and as a physician recruiter.
Truitt has long been involved in various community organizations serving northeast Tarrant County.
She was a lifelong resident of Northeast Tarrant County (the area she represented in the Texas House) until 2014. Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee (Chair)
Public Health Committee
Appropriations
Federal Economic Stabilization Funding, Select.
