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Jim Keffer
James L. "Jim" Keffer is a former Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 60 from 1997 to 2017.
Keffer did not seek re-election to the Texas House of Representatives in 2016.
Biography
Keffer is a graduate of Texas Tech University. He is the President of EBAA Iron Sales Incorporated.
He is a member of a number of organizations, including the American Foundry Society, American Waterworks Association, Eastland Chamber of Commerce, Eastland County Republicans (Chair), Eastland National Bank Board, and is a Deacon at the First Baptist Church of Eastland.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Keffer served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Energy Resources |
| • Natural Resources, Chair |
| • Redistricting |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Keffer served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Energy Resources, Chair |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Redistricting |
2011-2012
During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Keffer served on the following Texas House of Representatives committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Calendars |
| • Energy Resources, Chair |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Redistricting |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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 Jim Keffer (R) did not seek re-election.
Mike Lang ran unopposed in the Texas House of Representatives District 60 general election.[3]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 60 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mike Lang (unopposed) |
100.00% | 61,668 | |
| Total Votes | 61,668 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Mike Lang defeated Kevin Downing in the Texas House of Representatives District 60 Republican Primary.[4][5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 60 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Mike Lang |
53.80% | 20,291 | |
| Republican | Kevin Downing | 46.20% | 17,428 | |
| Total Votes | 37,719 | |||
2016
Keffer did not run for re-election in 2016. In a newspaper advertisement, he said:
| “ | Having now finished my 10th Regular session in the Texas Legislature, I intend to complete my current term as State Representative (District 60) but will not seek reelection in the 2016 Republican primary. It has been the highest honor and greatest privilege to serve you. Since our initial election victory in 1996, Leslie and I strove at all times to put rural Texas families first while working under three Texas Governors (George W. Bush, Rick Perry and Greg Abbott). We now bid an affectionate farewell to the august body of men and women who will carry forward the responsibilities of our state government. At the end of this term (January 2017), we will take our leave of all the employment of public life with no regrets. Having ever-lasting friendships across the district, and with now grown children and young grandchildren, we are ready to share all that is great about being Texans. Thank you! God Bless Texas.[6][7] | ” |
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 Jim Keffer defeated Cullen Crisp in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[8][9][10]
2012
Keffer ran in the 2012 election for Texas House of Representatives, District 60. Keffer ran unopposed in the May 29 primary election. He was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11]
2010
Keffer won re-election unopposed in District 60. He was unopposed in the March 2 Republican primary and faced no opposition in the November 2 general election.[11]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 60 2010 General election results | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| James Keffer (R)
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33,425 | 100% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Keffer won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 60th District, defeating Dave Shupp (D). Keffer received 43,588 votes in the election while Shupp received 13,195 votes.[11] Keffer raised $375,868 for his campaign; Shupp raised $2,070.[12]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 60 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| James Keffer (R)
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43,588 | 76.76% | ||
| Dave Shupp (D) | 13,195 | 23.23% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2017
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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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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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.[13] Two additional called sessions were held from July 1 through July 30 and July 30 through August 5.[14]
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2012
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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.[14]
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Personal
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Jim and his wife, Leslie, first met at a church summer camp in East Texas. This year, they will be celebrating their 36th wedding anniversary and have 3 grown sons and two grandchildren.
Recent news
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See also
- Texas State Legislature
- Texas House of Representatives
- Texas House of Representatives Committees
- Texas Joint Committees
- Texas state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Freedom Speaks profile
- Texas State Directory profile
- Texas Political Almanac HD 60 page
- Texas Tribune profile & bio
- Vote-TX.org profile
- State Surge profile
- Report Card from Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
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
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Texas Tribune, "Keffer, a Straus Lieutenant, Won't Seek Re-election," June 16, 2015
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current ELECTION HISTORY," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ The Libertarian Party of Texas, "2014 Texas Representative Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑ Green Party of Texas, "Greens Release Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 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
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Legislative reference Library of Texas, "Texas Legislative Sessions and Years," accessed June 13, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Texas House District 60 1997–2017 |
Succeeded by Mike Lang |
