John Davis (Texas)
John E. Davis is a former Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 129 from 1999 to 2015. Davis did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Davis earned his B.B.A. from Baylor University, B.A. from the University of Houston, Clear Lake, and B.S. from the University of Houston. He has worked as a manufacturing representative and a roofing contractor.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Davis served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Economic & Small Business Development, Chair |
| • Public Education |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Davis served on the following Texas House of Representatives committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Energy Resources |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Davis served on the following Texas House of Representatives committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • County Affairs |
| • Public Health |
Issues
Sponsored legislation
- HB 620 - Relating to behavioral health services for children and establishment of the Children's Behavioral Health Council.
- HB 1246 - Relating to the provision of a preference in certain governmental purchasing decisions for vendors or contractors that provide health care benefits or equivalent health savings benefits to employees.
- HB 1821 - Relating to requiring a voter to be affiliated with a political party to vote in that party's primary election or otherwise participate in that party's affairs.
- HB 1855 - Relating to physical activity requirements for students in public schools.[2]
Elections
2012
Davis ran in the 2012 election for Texas House of Representatives, District 129. Davis defeated Mary Huls in the May 29 primary election and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 John Davis Incumbent |
77.5% | 8,466 |
| Mary Huls | 22.5% | 2,463 |
| Total Votes | 10,929 | |
2010
Davis won re-election in District 129. He defeated Mary Huls in the March 2 Republican primary and faced no opposition in the November 2 general election.[3]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 129 2010 General election results | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Davis (R)
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31,526 | 100% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Davis won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from the 129th District, receiving 33,462 votes ahead of Democrat Sherrie Matula (23,722).[3] He raised $499,972 for his campaign; Matula raised $475,992.[4]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 129 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Davis (R)
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33,462 | 58.51% | ||
| Sherrie L. Matula (D) | 23,722 | 41.48% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2014
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.[5] Two additional called sessions were held from July 1 through July 30 and July 30 through August 5.[6]
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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.[6]
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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
- John Davis' campaign 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 129 page
- Texas Tribune profile & bio
- Vote-TX.org profile
- State Surge profile
- Texas Conservative Coalition profile
- John Davis on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Texas Legislature, "Bills Authored/Joint Authored by Rep. Davis," accessed May 27, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 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
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Legislative reference Library of Texas, "Texas Legislative Sessions and Years," accessed June 13, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Texas House District 129 1999–present |
Succeeded by Dennis Paul (R) |
