Swinford was born in
Wichita Falls, Texas, and went to
Frenship High School in
Wolfforth. He received his bachelor's degree from
Texas Tech University in agricultural education. Swinford also went to
South Plains College in
Levelland, Texas. He lived in
Dumas, Texas, with his wife and family and was involved in the grain business. Swinford served in the
Texas House of Representatives from 1990 to 2010 representing
District 87 as a
Republican. ==References==