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Gary Elkins
Gary Elkins (Republican Party) was a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 135. Elkins assumed office in 1995. Elkins left office on January 8, 2019.
Elkins (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 135. Elkins lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Elkins earned his B.S. in practical theology from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. When he served in the state House, he was the owner/president of Personal Credit Corporation. He previously worked as a consultant and in real estate.[1]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Government Transparency & Operation, Chair |
| • Urban Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Elkins served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Government Transparency & Operation, Chair |
| • Urban Affairs |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Elkins served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Technology, Chair |
| • Urban Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Elkins served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Culture, Recreation, & Tourism, Vice chair |
| • Local & Consent Calendars |
| • Ways & Means |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Elkins served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Business & Industry, Vice chair |
| • Human Services |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 135
Jon Rosenthal defeated incumbent Gary Elkins and Paul Bilyeu in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 135 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jon Rosenthal (D) | 50.8 | 28,473 |
 | Gary Elkins (R) | 47.6 | 26,701 | |
 | Paul Bilyeu (L)  | 1.5 | 867 | |
| Total votes: 56,041 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 135
Jon Rosenthal advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 135 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jon Rosenthal | 100.0 | 5,273 |
| Total votes: 5,273 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 135
Incumbent Gary Elkins advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 135 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gary Elkins | 100.0 | 5,984 |
| Total votes: 5,984 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 14, 2015.[2]
Incumbent Gary Elkins defeated Jesse A. Ybanez in the Texas House of Representatives District 135 general election.[3]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 135 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Gary Elkins Incumbent |
54.85% | 32,682 | |
| Democratic | Jesse A. Ybanez | 45.15% | 26,905 | |
| Total Votes | 59,587 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Jesse A. Ybanez ran unopposed in the Texas House of Representatives District 135 Democratic Primary.[4][5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 135 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jesse A. Ybanez (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Gary Elkins ran unopposed in the Texas House of Representatives District 135 Republican Primary.[4][5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 135 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Gary Elkins Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for all 150 seats in the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 4, 2014. Those candidates who did not receive 50 percent or more of the vote in their party primary on March 4 faced an additional May 27 primary runoff. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was December 9, 2013. Incumbent Gary Elkins was unopposed in the Republican primary. Moiz Abbas was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Abbas was defeated by Elkins in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gary Elkins Incumbent |
65.9% | 19,630 | |
| Democratic | Moiz Abbas | 34.1% | 10,175 | |
| Total Votes | 29,805 | |||
2012
Elkins ran in the 2012 election for Texas House of Representatives, District 135. Elkins was unopposed in the May 29 primary and defeated Paul Morgan (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gary Elkins Incumbent |
60.4% | 32,023 | |
| Democratic | Paul Morgan | 39.6% | 21,030 | |
| Total Votes | 53,053 | |||
2010
Elkins won re-election in District 135. He was unopposed in the March 2 Republican primary and faced no opposition in the November 2 general election.[9]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Elkins won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from the 135th District, receiving 27,382 votes ahead of Democrat Trey Fleming (18,733) and Libertarian Alfred Montestruc (778).[9] He raised $296,797 for his campaign.[10]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 135 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gary Elkins (R)
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27,382 | 58.39% | ||
| Trey S. Fleming (D) | 18,733 | 39.94% | ||
| Alfred N. Montestruc (L) | 778 | 1.65% | ||
Campaign themes
2012
Elkins' website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- "Supports requiring a valid Texas photo ID to vote"
- "Supports increased teacher pay"
- "Opposes state income tax and favors lowering taxes on small businesses"
- "Increased penalties against child predators by supporting Jessica's Law"
- "Supports the right of private citizens to keep and bear arms"
Campaign finance summary
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2018
In 2018, the Texas State Legislature did not hold a regular session.
2017
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In 2017, the Texas State Legislature was in its 85th legislative session from January 10 through May 29. A special session was held from July 18 to August 15.
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2016
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In 2016, the Texas State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2015
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In 2015, the Texas State Legislature was in its 84th legislative session from January 13 through June 1.
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2014
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In 2014, the Texas State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2013
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In 2013, the Texas State Legislature was in its 83rd legislative session from January 8 through May 27. Thirty minutes after the regular session ended, Governor Rick Perry called legislators back for a special session starting that evening.[11] Two additional called sessions were held from July 1 through July 30 and July 30 through August 5.[12]
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2012
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In 2012, the Texas State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2011
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In 2011, the Texas State Legislature was in its 82nd legislative session from January 11 through May 30. A special session was called for May 31 through June 29.[12]
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Personal
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Elkins and his wife, Julie Ann, have four children.
See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Texas House of Representatives elections, 2018
- State legislative special elections, 2018
- Texas State Legislature
- Texas House of Representatives
- Texas House of Representatives Committees
- Texas Joint Committees
- Texas state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Texas Legislature website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Freedom Speaks profile (Archive)
- Texas State Directory profile
- Texas Political Almanac HD 135
- Texas Tribune profile & bio
- Vote-TX.org profile
- State Surge profile
- Gary Elkins on Facebook
- Gary Elkins on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2014 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed March 4, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2014 Democratic Party Primary Election," accessed March 4, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2014 Republican Party Primary Election," accessed March 4, 2014
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History," accessed February 17, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ kten.com, "Texas Lawmakers To Tackle Redistricting In Special Session," May 29, 2013
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Legislative reference Library of Texas, "Texas Legislative Sessions and Years," accessed June 13, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Texas House District 135 1995-2019 |
Succeeded by Jon Rosenthal (D) |
