Jim McReynolds
| Jim McReynolds | |
| Texas House of Representatives District 12 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 1997 | |
| Term in office ended 2010 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Owner, Chapparel Energy Incorporated |
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McReynolds is currently owns Chapparel Energy Incorporated. He has previously worked as a History Professor at Stephen F. Austin State University, Research Assistant to Miss Ima Hogg, Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, and a Public School Teacher in the Port Arthur Independent School District.
He serves on the Board of the Boys and Girls Club, is a member of the Philosophical Society of Texas, and founder/member of Project Belize.[1]
Committee assignments
- Calendars Committee, Texas House
- Corrections Committee, Texas House (Chair)
- Public Health Committee, Texas House
Sponsored legislation
- HB 1130 - Relating to expansion of the minimum salary schedule for certain professional public school employees.
- HB 1670 - Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
- HB 3595 - Relating to the provision of drug court programs in this state.
- HB 3962 - Relating to the regulation of controlled substances.[2]
Elections
2010
McReynolds ran for re-election to the 12th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the March 2nd primary. Republican James White defeated McReynolds in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 12 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 James White (R)
|
20,958 | 57.63% | ||
| Jim McReynolds (D) | 15,405 | 42.36% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008 McReynolds won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas's 12th District, defeating Van Brookshire (R).[4]
McReynolds raised $263,843 for his campaign; Brookshire raised $19,227 [5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 12 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim McReynolds (D)
|
28,760 | |||
| Van Brookshire (R) | 21,647 | |||
2006
On November 4, 2006 McReynolds won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas's 12th District, defeating Jody Anderson (R) and Donald Keith (L).[6]
McReynolds raised $315,628 for his campaign while Anderson raised $387,828 and Keith raised $0.[7]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 12 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim McReynolds (D)
|
20,747 | |||
| Jody Anderson (R) | 15,707 | |||
| Donald Keith (L) | 873 | |||
2004
On November 4, 2004 McReynolds won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas's 12th District, defeating Billy Clemons (R).[8]
McReynolds raised $334,708 for his campaign while Anderson raised $284,944.[9]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 12 (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim McReynolds (D)
|
24,974 | |||
| Billy Clemons (R) | 23,954 | |||
2002
On November 4, 2002 McReynolds won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas's 12th District, defeating Dan Ingle (R).[10]
McReynolds raised $171,358 for his campaign while Ingle raised $11,025.[11]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 12 (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim McReynolds (D)
|
20,053 | |||
| Dale Ingle (R) | 12,740 | |||
2000
On November 4, 2000 McReynolds won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas's 17th District, unopposed.[12]
McReynolds raised $90,539 for his campaign.[13]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 17 (2000) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim McReynolds (D)
|
32,522 | |||
1998
On November 4, 1998 McReynolds won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas's 17th District, defeating Les Chambers (R).[14]
McReynolds raised $170,544 for his campaign while Ingle raised $38,598.[15]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 17 (1998) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim McReynolds (D)
|
18,771 | |||
| Les Chambers (R) | 10,737 | |||
1996
On November 4, 1996 McReynolds won election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas's 17th District, defeating incumbent Billy Clemons (R).[16]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 17 (1996) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim McReynolds (D)
|
20,976 | |||
| Billy Clemons (R) | 19,906 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
As of April 3, 2010, McReynolds has raised $22,187 for his 2010 re-election campaign.[17] For updated figures, check the Texas Ethics Commission Filings.
His top six contributors in 2010 are:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Texas Medical Association | $2,500 |
| Temple-Inland | $1,500 |
| Texas Dental Association | $1,000 |
| Time Warner | $1,000 |
| Independent Bankers Association Of Texas | $1,000 |
| Texas Geo Group Inc | $1,000 |
2008
In the 2008 election, McReynolds raised a total of $263,843.[18]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Texans For Insurance Reform | $21,000 |
| Texas 20/20 | $20,000 |
| Texas Classroom Teachers Association | $10,500 |
| Texas Association Of Realtors | $7,500 |
| Texas Electric Cooperatives | $7,000 |
2006
In the 2006 election, McReynolds raised a total of $315,628. [19]
His four largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Texans For Insurance Reform | $64,461 |
| Texas 20/20 PAC | $15,000 |
| Texas Association Of Realtors | $9,000 |
| Four Donors, Each Donating $5,000 | $5,000 |
2004
In the 2004 election, McReynolds raised a total of $334,708. [20]
His six largest contributors in 2004 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Texans For Insurance Reform | $98,261 |
| House Democratic Campaign CMTE | $16,250 |
| Texas Classroom Teachers Association | $7,000 |
| Pilgrim, Lonnie A (Bo) | $5,000 |
| Texas State Teachers Association | $5,000 |
| Cannon, Ernest | $5,000 |
2002
In the 2002 election, McReynolds raised a total of $171,358. [21]
His five largest contributors in 2002 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Texas Democratic Party | $24,918 |
| Umphrey, Walter | $5,000 |
| Democratic Senatorial Campaign CMTE/DSCC | $4,000 |
| Temple-Inland | $3,500 |
| Texas Classroom Teachers Association | $3,500 |
External links
- Jim McReynolds campaign website
- Texas House of Representatives - Rep. McReynolds
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Official Campaign Contributions
- Follow The Money - Campaign Contributions: 20102008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Freedom Speaks profile
- Texas State Directory profile
- Texas Political Almanac HD 12 page
- Texas Tribune profile & bio
- Vote-TX.org profile
- State Surge profile
- Texas 20/20 PAC profile
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. McReynolds
- ↑ Texas Legislature - Bills Authored/Joint Authored by Rep. McReynolds
- ↑ Official Texas Election Results
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 12 Texas House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 2006
- ↑ District 12 Texas House candidate funds, 2006
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 2004
- ↑ District 12 Texas House candidate funds, 2004
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 2002
- ↑ District 12 Texas House candidate funds, 2002
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 2000
- ↑ District 17 Texas House candidate funds, 2000
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 1998
- ↑ District 12 Texas House candidate funds, 1998
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 1996
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions to Jim McReynolds
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2006 Campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2004 Campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2002 Campaign contributions
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