Terri Austin

Terri Jo Austin is an American educator and politician from Indiana. Austin is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, and last represented the 36th District from January 2003 to November 2022.

Early life On May 17, 1955, Austin was born in Elwood, Indiana.

In 2003, Austin became an adjunct professor at Anderson University's School of Education. On November 7, 2006, as an incumbent, Austin won the election and continued serving District 36. Austin defeated Francie Pyburn Metzger with 63.43% of the votes. On November 4, 2008, as an incumbent, Austin won the election and continued serving District 36. Austin defeated Frank Burrows and Greg Noland with 60.73% of the votes.

On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Austin won the election and continued serving District 36. Austin defeated Jennifer Culp with 55.41% of the votes.

Awards 2004 Legislator of the Year. Presented by Indiana Chiropractors Association. 2014 Athena award. Athena and Community Shining Star Awards Gala. 2019 Guardian of Small Business Award. Presented by National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

Personal life Austin's husband is Michael Austin. They have two children. Austin and her family live in Anderson, Indiana.