Taylor Barras

Taylor Francis Barras (born January 1957) is an American accountant and banker who served as a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for the 48th district, based in Iberia Parish. On January 11, 2016, as he began his third term in the chamber, Barras was elected House speaker by his colleagues, who in what was considered a political upset on the second ballot rejected Representative Walt Leger, III, of New Orleans, the choice of incoming Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards.

Taylor Barras
Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives
In office
January 11, 2016  January 13, 2020
Preceded byChuck Kleckley
Succeeded byClay Schexnayder
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
from the 48th district
In office
January 14, 2008  January 13, 2020
Preceded byRomo Romero
Succeeded byBeau Beaullieu
Personal details
Born
Taylor Francis Barras

January 1957 (age 67)
New Iberia, Louisiana, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic (Before 2011)
Republican (2011–present)
SpouseCheryl Lopez
EducationLouisiana State University, Baton Rouge (BS)
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