Joe Driver
Joe Driver is a former Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 113 since 1993. He is the Owner of Joe Driver Insurance, State Farm Insurance Companies.
Driver's previous political experience includes Delegation Chair at Texas State Republican Convention - 16th Senatorial District (1990, 1992, 1994), Delegate to the Republican State Convention (1990, 1992), Campaign Manager for State Representative Anita Hills (1988), Co-Chair to Garland Committee to Re-Elect Governor Bill Clements (1986), and Phil Gramm's Senatorial Campaign.
Driver is a member of many organizations, including the Coalition for a Smoke-Free Texas, Conservative Coalition, Dallas Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors, Dallas Associations of Life Underwriters, First United Methodist Church, Garland Chamber of Commerce, Garland Crimestoppers Board, and the Greater Garland Republicans Club.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Joe Driver served on the following Texas House of Representatives committees:
2009-2010
- Appropriations Committee, Texas House
- Appropriations-S/C on Criminal Justice
- Public Safety Committee, Texas House
Sponsored legislation
- HB 1893 - Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of institutions of higher education.
- HB 2937 - Relating to higher education student loan repayment assistance for peace officers.
- HB 3130 - Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.
- HB 4454 - Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; providing penalties.[2]
Elections
2010
Driver ran for re-election in District 113. He was unopposed in the March 2 Republican primary and faced Democrat Jamie Dorris and Libertarian Ron Machuca in the November 2 general election.
| Texas House of Representatives, District 113 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Joe Driver (R)
|
16,579 | 57.15% | ||
| Jamie Dorris (D) | 12,430 | 42.84% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Driver won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from the 113th District, receiving 29,938 votes ahead of Democrat Eric Brandler (21,232).[3] He raised $211,092 for his campaign.[4]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 113 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Joe Driver (R)
|
29,938 | 58.50% | ||
| Eric Anthony Brandler (D) | 21,232 | 41.49% | ||
2006
On November 4, 2006 Driver won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 113th District, defeating Eric Brandler (D) and Justin Winn (L).[5]
Driver raised $186,465 for his campaign while Brandler raised $2,500 and Winn raised $0.[6]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 113 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joe Driver (R)
|
15,242 | |||
| Eric Brandler (D) | 9,793 | |||
| Justin Winn (L) | 799 | |||
2004
On November 4, 2004 Driver won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 113th District, defeating Eric Brandler (D).[7]
Driver raised $134,545 for his campaign while Brandler raised $1,250.[8]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 113 (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joe Driver (R)
|
30,376 | |||
| Eric Brandler (D) | 16,272 | |||
2002
On November 4, 2002 Driver won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 113th District, unopposed.[9]
Driver raised $106,110 for his campaign.[10]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 113 (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joe Driver (R)
|
18,065 | |||
2000
On November 4, 2000 Driver won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 113th District, unopposed.[11]
Driver raised $130,720 for his campaign.[12]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 113 (2000) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joe Driver (R)
|
32,474 | |||
1998
On November 4, 1998 Driver won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 113th District, unopposed.[13]
Driver raised $78,390 for his campaign while Ingle raised $38,598.[14]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 113 (1998) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joe Driver (R)
|
16,911 | |||
1996
On November 4, 1996 Driver won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 113th District, unopposed.[15]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 113 (1996) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joe Driver (R)
|
27,414 | |||
1994
On November 4, 1994 Driver won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 113th District, unopposed.[16]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 113 (1994) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joe Driver (R)
|
23,545 | |||
1992
On November 4, 1992 Driver won election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 113th District, defeating Chris Hrivnak (L).[17]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 113 (1992) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joe Driver (R)
|
28,121 | |||
| Chris Hrivnak (L) | 6,149 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Travel expenses
Driver billed both the state of Texas and his campaign account for more than $17,000 in travel expenses from 2005 to mid-2010 . "He has also been collecting thousands of dollars in state mileage reimbursements for travel in vehicles for which his campaign has shelled out more than $100,000 since 2000," the Associated Press reported.[18]
External links
- Joe Driver's campaign website
- Texas House of Representatives - Rep. Driver
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Official Campaign Contributions
- Follow The Money, Campaign Contributions: 20102008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
- Freedom Speaks profile
- Texas State Directory profile
- Texas Political Almanac HD 113 page
- Texas Tribune profile & bio
- Vote-TX.org profile
- State Surge profile
- Texas Conservative Coalition profile
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Driver
- ↑ Texas Legislature - Bills Authored/Joint Authored by Rep. Driver
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History," accessed February 24, 2014
- ↑ District 113 Texas House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 2006
- ↑ District 113 Texas House candidate funds, 2006
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 2004
- ↑ District 113 Texas House candidate funds, 2004
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 2002
- ↑ District 113 Texas House candidate funds, 2002
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 2000
- ↑ District 113 Texas House candidate funds, 2000
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 1998
- ↑ District 113 Texas House candidate funds, 1998
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 1996
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 1994
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 1996
- ↑ "Texas lawmaker he doubled-billed for travel," Associated Press, Aug. 16, 2010
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Texas House District 113 1993–2013 |
Succeeded by Cindy Burkett (R) |
