- David Simpson (Texas politician)
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David Simpson Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 7th districtIncumbent Assumed office
2010Preceded by Tommy Merritt Personal details Born June 27, 1961
Lubbock, TexasPolitical party Republican Spouse(s) Susan Simpson Residence Longview, Texas Alma mater Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1983), Trinity Ministerial Academy Profession Businessman Religion Baptist Website State Rep. David Simpson David Simpson (born June 27, 1961)[1] is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing the 7th district. He defeated Tommy Merritt in the Republican primary with 52.88% of the vote, before being elected to the 82nd Texas Legislature in November 2010 with 91.28% of the vote.[2]
Simpson was born in Lubbock, Texas. He was Mayor of Avinger from 1993 to 1998 before moving to Longview in 2000. He is married to Susan, and they have seven children. Simpson is a Christian, and has published a Statement of Faith.[3] He has been described as someone who "did exactly what he said he would do in his campaign and stood for limited government." [4]
Simpson filed legislation in the 2011 Texas legislative session to be able to prosecute, what Simposon deemed, offensive and intrusive groping searches of private parts without probable cause by the TSA or other security personnel. The bill, HB 1937,[5] passed unanimously out of committee and then again out of the Texas House. It was coauthored by 94 other Representatives from both parties. [6] However, it failed to be approved in the Senate after the Department of Justice threatened to make Texas a no-fly zone if the legislation passed.[7][8]
Simpson's style has led to him becoming a 'loner' in Austin, where he has few legislative friends.[9][10] Simpson's website states that he "will steadfastly fight for limited government and freedom under the rule of law."[11]
References
- ^ "Rep. Elect David Simpson". Texas State Directory. http://www.txdirectory.com/online/person/?id=39654&office=24253. Retrieved 1 December 2010.
- ^ "David Simpson". The Texas Tribune. http://www.texastribune.org/directory/david-simpson/. Retrieved 1 December 2010.
- ^ "Biography". http://www.simpsonfortexas.net/about/. Retrieved 1 December 2010.
- ^ Lutz, William (26 April 2011). "Opinion: Simpson played by the rules". The Lone Star Report. http://www.lonestarreport.org/Management/BlogManagement/tabid/62/EntryId/1100/Opinion-Simpson-played-by-the-rules.aspx. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
- ^ "Texas Legislature Online". The State of Texas. 17 May 2011. http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=82R&Bill=HB1937. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
- ^ Steinmetz, Katy (17 May 2011). "Texas House Passes TSA Anti-'Groping' Bill". TIME NewsFeed. http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/05/17/texas-house-passes-tsa-anti-groping-bill/. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
- ^ Unruh, Bob (25 May 2011). "Feds to Texas: We'll make you a 'no-fly' zone Read more: Feds to Texas: We'll make you a 'no-fly' zone". WorldNetDaily. http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=303129. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
- ^ Batheja, Aman (26 May 2011). "Senator blasts Dewhurst in airport bill's failure". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/05/26/3104516/senator-blasts-dewhurst-in-airport.html. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
- ^ http://www.statesman.com/news/texas-politics/freshman-making-few-friends-at-capitol-1430411.html?cxtype=ynews_rss
- ^ http://www.texastribune.org/texas-legislature/82nd-legislative-session/simpsons-crusade-against-government-is-lonely-one/
- ^ "David Simpson's Website". David Simpson Campaign. 17 May 2011. http://davidsimpson.com/issues/. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
Texas House of Representatives Preceded by
Tommy MerrittTexas State Representative from District 7
2010–presentIncumbent Members of the Texas House of Representatives 82nd Legislature (2011)
Speaker of the House: Joe Straus (R) • Speaker Pro Tempore: Beverly Woolley (R)- George Lavender (R)
- Dan Flynn (R)
- Erwin Cain (R)
- Lance Gooden (R)
- Bryan Hughes (R)
- Leo Berman (R)
- David Simpson (R)
- Byron Cook (R)
- Wayne Christian (R)
- Jim Pitts (R)
- Chuck Hopson (R)
- James White (R)
- Lois W. Kolkhorst (R)
- Fred Brown (R)
- Rob Eissler (R)
- Brandon Creighton (R)
- Tim Kleinschmidt (R)
- John Otto (R)
- Mike Hamilton (R)
- Charles Schwertner (R)
- Allan Ritter (R)
- Joe Deshotel (D)
- Craig Eiland (D)
- Larry Taylor (R)
- Dennis Bonnen (R)
- Charles F. Howard (R)
- Ron Reynolds (D)
- John M. Zerwas (R)
- Randy Weber (R)
- Geanie Morrison (R)
- Ryan Guillen (D)
- Todd Hunter (R)
- Raul Torres (R)
- Connie Scott (R)
- Jose Aliseda (R)
- Sergio Munoz, Jr. (D)
- Rene Oliveira (D)
- Eddie Lucio III (D)
- Armando Martinez (D)
- Aaron Peña (R)
- Veronica Gonzales (D)
- Richard Raymond (D)
- J. M. Lozano (D)
- John Kuempel (R)
- Jason Isaac (R)
- Dawnna Dukes (D)
- Paul D. Workman (R)
- Donna Howard (D)
- Elliott Naishtat (D)
- Mark Strama (D)
- Eddie Rodriguez (D)
- Larry Gonzalez (D)
- Harvey Hilderbran (R)
- Jimmie Don Aycock (R)
- Ralph Sheffield (R)
- Charles Anderson (R)
- Marva Beck (R)
- Rob Orr (R)
- Sid Miller (R)
- Jim Keffer (R)
- Phil King (R)
- Larry Phillips (R)
- Tan Parker (R)
- Myra Crownover (R)
- Burt Solomons (R)
- Van Taylor (R)
- Jerry Madden (R)
- Rick Hardcastle (R)
- Lanham Lyne (R)
- Ken Paxton (R)
- Susan King (R)
- Drew Darby (R)
- Doug Miller (R)
- Pete Gallego (D)
- Chente Quintanilla (D)
- Naomi Gonzalez (D)
- Marisa Marquez (D)
- Dee Margo (R)
- Joe Pickett (D)
- Tracy King (D)
- Tryon D. Lewis (R)
- Tom Craddick (R)
- Charles Perry (R)
- John Frullo (R)
- Jim Landtroop (R)
- John T. Smithee (R)
- Four Price (R)
- Warren Chisum (R)
- Jodie Anne Laubenberg (R)
- Lon Burnam (D)
- Kelly Hancock (R)
- Todd Smith (R)
- Barbara Nash (R)
- Diane Patrick (R)
- Marc Veasey (D)
- Bill Zedler (R)
- Mark Shelton (R)
- Vicki Truitt (R)
- Charlie Geren (R)
- Eric Johnson (D)
- Cindy Burkett (R)
- Stefani Carter (R)
- Rafael Anchia (D)
- Roberto R. Alonzo (D)
- Linda Harper-Brown (R)
- Rodney E. Anderson (R)
- Kenneth Sheets (R)
- Dan Branch (R)
- Helen Giddings (D)
- Barbara Mallory-Caraway (D)
- Yvonne Davis (D)
- Angie Chen Button (R)
- Joe Driver (R)
- Will Ford Hartnett (R)
- Jim Jackson (R)
- Trey Martinez Fischer (D)
- John Garza (R)
- Joe Farias (D)
- Roland Gutierrez (D)
- Ruth McClendon (D)
- Joe Straus (R)
- Lyle Larson (R)
- Michael Villarreal (D)
- Jose Menendez (D)
- Joaquín Castro (D)
- Patricia Harless (R)
- Dan Huberty (R)
- Wayne Smith (R)
- John Davis (R)
- Allen Fletcher (R)
- Alma Allen (D)
- William Callegari (R)
- Jim Murphy (D)
- Sarah Davis (R)
- Gary Elkins (R)
- Beverly Woolley (R)
- Scott Hochberg (D)
- Dwayne Bohac (R)
- Sylvester Turner (D)
- Armando Walle (D)
- Senfronia Thompson (D)
- Harold Dutton, Jr. (D)
- Ana Hernandez (D)
- Ken Legler (R)
- Carol Alvarado (D)
- Borris Miles (D)
- Garnet Coleman (D)
- Jessica Farrar (D)
- Hubert Vo (D)
- Debbie Riddle (R)
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