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Fred Brown (Texas)
Fred Brown is a former Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives. Brown represented District 14 from 1999 to 2011. He resigned from office on June 29, 2011. On his way out of office Brown stated "It's been my honor and privilege to serve the people of our community for more than two decades in elective office. By stepping down, I can give my successor the opportunity to better prepare for the next legislative session when it convenes in January 2013, as well as successor seniority to better fight for Texas A&M and Bryan-College Station."[1]
Career
From 1982-2001 Brown was the Owner of Fred Brown BMW, Mazda, and Volkswagen, and was President of Port Cities Ford.
Prior to his election to the House, Brown's political experience included serving on the Council of the City of College Station from 1985-1994, and as Mayor Pro Tempore from 1989-1994.
Brown is Board Member of the Brazos Valley Food Bank, Vice-Chair of the Texas Automobile Dealers Association, and Board Member of the Salvation Army of Bryan-College Station.[2]
Issue positions
Brown's answers to the Texas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. The test asks candidates which issues they would support if elected. When asked his top legislative priorities, Brown replied:
"My top priorities during the 81st session is to make higher education accessible and affordable to any one who shows the scholastic ability and the desire to earn a degree.
To debate the issue of wasteful spending and to be a watchdog over contracts and overcharges to our state agencies."[3]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Fred Brown served on the following Texas House of Representatives committees:
Brown served on the following Texas State Legislature Committees:
2009-2010
- Appropriations Committee, Texas House
- Appropriations-S/C on General Government
- Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Committee, Texas House
Sponsored legislation
- HB 100 - Relating to curriculum requirements in political science and American history at institutions of higher education.
- HB 746 - Relating to expanding the availability of classrooms and other facilities for use by public junior colleges.
- HB 1139 - Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax and to the use of the tax.
- HB 1638 - Relating to state compensation for certain election expenses.[4]
Elections
2010
Brown won re-election unopposed in the November 2 general election.[5]
In the March 2 primary election, Brown advanced to a primary runoff. Brown received 6,817 votes in the election while Gerald Winn received 4,031 votes, Rick Davis received 2,773 votes, and Blanche Brick received 2,006 votes. Brown and Winn advanced to the April 13 primary runoff, where Brown defeated Winn by a margin on 6,804-4,010.[6]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 14 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Fred Brown (R)
|
27,938 | 100% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Brown won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 14th District, defeating Ron Darby (L). Brown received 37,236 votes while Darby received 8,063 votes.[7] Brown raised $90,082 for his campaign.[8]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 14 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Fred Brown (R)
|
37,236 | 82.20% | ||
| Ron Darby (L) | 8,063 | 17.79% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Fred Brown campaign website
- Texas House of Representatives - Rep. Brown (dead link)
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
- Freedom Speaks profile
- Texas State Directory profile
- Texas Political Almanac HD 14 page
- Texas Tribune profile & bio
- Vote-TX.org profile
- State Surge profile
- Fred Brown on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ KCENTV, "Rep. Fred Brown resigns from Texas House," June 30, 2011
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Brown
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Brown Issue Positions
- ↑ Texas Legislature - Bills Authored/Joint Authored by Rep. Brown
- ↑ Official Texas Election Results
- ↑ Results for March 2, 2010 primary in Texas
- ↑ District 14 Texas House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ District 14 Texas House candidate funds, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Texas House District 14 1999–2011 |
Succeeded by John Raney |
