Kevin Eltife
2017 - Present
2027
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Kevin Eltife is a member of the University of Texas Board of Regents. Eltife assumed office on February 1, 2017. Eltife's current term ends on February 1, 2027.
Eltife was appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott (R) to The University of Texas System Board of Regents in January 2017, confirmed by the Texas Senate on February 7, 2017, and reconfirmed April 2021. He was elected Chairman in 2018 and re-elected in 2021 and 2023.[1]
Biography
Eltife earned his B.B.A. from the University of Texas-Austin.[2]
Eltife's professional experience includes working as a businessman. He is a former Council Member and Mayor of the City of Tyler, Texas.
Eltife was appointed by Gov. George Bush in 1997 to serve on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and has been recognized for his legislative efforts by the Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce one of the group’s “Five Outstanding Young Texans” in 1998.[2]
Elections
2016
- See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Texas State Senate 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.[3] Incumbent Kevin Eltife (R) did not seek re-election.
Bryan Hughes ran unopposed in the Texas State Senate District 1 general election.[4]
| Texas State Senate, District 1 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bryan Hughes (unopposed) |
100.00% | 245,648 | |
| Total Votes | 245,648 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Bryan Hughes defeated David Simpson in the Texas State Senate, District 1 Republican primary runoff.[5]
| Texas State Senate, District 1 Republican Primary Runoff, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Bryan Hughes |
69.33% | 27,541 | |
| Republican | David Simpson | 30.67% | 12,186 | |
| Total Votes | 39,727 | |||
Bryan Hughes and David Simpson defeated James K. Red Brown and Mike Lee in the Texas State Senate District 1 Republican Primary.[6][5]
| Texas State Senate, District 1 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Bryan Hughes |
48.03% | 64,200 | |
| Republican | David Simpson |
21.24% | 28,395 | |
| Republican | James K. Red Brown | 21.23% | 28,382 | |
| Republican | Mike Lee | 9.49% | 12,683 | |
| Total Votes | 133,660 | |||
2012
- See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2012
Eltife ran in the 2012 election for Texas State Senate, District 1. Eltife ran unopposed in the May 29 primary election and defeated Stephen H. Russell (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Kevin Eltife Incumbent |
71.4% | 210,091 | |
| Democratic | Stephen Russell | 28.6% | 84,262 | |
| Total Votes | 294,353 | |||
2010
- See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2010
Eltife won re-election to the 1st District seat in 2010. He was unopposed. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[7]
| Texas State Senate, District 1 2010 General election results | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kevin Eltife (R)
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140,273 | 100% | ||
2006
On Nov. 7, 2006, Eltife won re-election to the 1st District Seat in the Texas State Senate, defeating opponent Jason Albers (L).[7]
Eltife raised $555,731 while Albers raised $0.[8]
| Texas State Senate, District 1 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kevin Eltife (R)
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109,450 | 83.13% | ||
| Jason Albers (L) | 22,211 | 16.86% | ||
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Personal
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Eltife and his wife, Kelly, have two children: Walter and Jack.[2]
State legislative tenure
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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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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.[9] Two additional called sessions were held from July 1 through July 30 and July 30 through August 5.[10]
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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.[10]
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Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Eltife served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Administration |
| • Business & Commerce, Chair |
| • Finance |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Eltife served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Administration, Chair |
| • Business & Commerce |
| • Economic Development |
| • Finance |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Joint Committee on Oversight of Higher Ed Governance, Excellence & Transparency |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Eltife served on the following Texas Senate committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Administration, Chair |
| • Economic Development |
| • Business & Commerce |
| • Finance |
| • Natural Resources |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Eltife served on the following Texas Senate committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Economic Development |
| • Nominations |
| • Business & Commerce |
| • Finance |
| • Natural Resources |
See also
- Texas State Legislature
- Texas State Senate
- Texas Senate Committees
- Texas Joint Committees
- Texas state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The University of Texas System, "Kevin P. Eltife," accessed August 6, 2024
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Texas Tribune, "Representative," 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
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History," accessed February 17, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2006 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ kten.com, "Texas Lawmakers To Tackle Redistricting In Special Session," May 29, 2013
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Legislative reference Library of Texas, "Texas Legislative Sessions and Years," accessed June 13, 2014
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University of Texas Board of Regents 2017-Present |
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Texas State Senate District 1 2004-2017 |
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