Delwin Jones
| Delwin Jones | ||
| Texas House of Representatives District 83 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 1989 - 2010 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 04/02/1924 | |
| Place of birth | Lubbock, TX | |
| Profession | Farmer | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Jones is a farmer. He served as a Navigator in the United States Air Force from 1942-1945, was a farming sign manufacturer, and worked in investments.
Jones is a member of many organizations, including the Denver City Chamber of Commerce, High Plains Research Foundation, High Plains Underground Water District, Levelland Chamber of Commerce, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, Lubbock Lions Club, Oakwood United Methodist Church, Plains Cotton Growers Association, and Texas Tech Alumni Association.[1]
Issues
Sponsored legislation
- HB 1004 - Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to extend the termination date for a reinvestment zone created under the Tax Increment Financing Act.
- HB 1472 - Relating to the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals.
- HB 4186 - Relating to weight limits on a vehicle loaded with certain agricultural products.[2]
Elections
2012
Jones ran in the 2012 election for Texas House of Representatives, District 83. Jones was defeated by incumbent Charles Perry in the May 29 primary election.[3][4]
| Texas House of Representatives District 83 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Charles Perry Incumbent |
71.1% | 13,142 |
| Delwin Jones | 28.9% | 5,343 |
| Total Votes | 18,485 | |
2010
Jones ran for re-election in District 83 but was defeated by Charles Perry in the April 13 Republican primary runoff. Perry faced no opposition in the November 2 general election.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jones won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas's 83rd District. Jones ran unopposed in the general election, and he received 53,411 votes.[5] Jones raised $225,743 for his campaign.[6]
Campaign donors
2008
Below are Jones's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| State of Texas Expense Reimbursements | $9,685 |
| Charles C Butt | $7,500 |
| Texas State Teachers Assoc | $5,000 |
| Rep Delwin Jones | $5,000 |
| Rep Delwin Jones | $5,000 |
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1998
- Freedom Speaks profile
- Texas State Directory
- Texas Political Almanac HD 83 page
- Texas Tribune profile & bio
- Vote-TX.org profile
- State Surge profile
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Jones
- ↑ Texas Legislature - Bills Authored/Joint Authored by Rep. Jones
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State - 2012 Election and Candidate Information
- ↑ Office of the (Texas) Secretary of State, "Race Summary Report," accessed July 12, 2012
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 83 Texas House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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