Rob Orr
Rob Orr is a former Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 58 from 2005 to 2015. Orr did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Orr earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Alaska. He is Broker & Owner of Orr & Associates Real Estate. He is a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council, Burleson Convention and Visitor's Bureau, House Research Organization Steering Committee, Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute, and Johnson County Economic Development Commission.
He also served as President of the Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors and is an Elder/Sunday School Teacher at Saint Matthew Cumberland Presbyterian Church.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Orr served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Business & Industry |
2011-2012
During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Orr served on the following Texas House of Representatives committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Business & Industry, Vice chair |
| • Local & Consent |
| • Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
Issues
Sponsored legislation
- HB 4 - Relating to eminent domain, including certain limitations, procedures, and standards relating to the use of eminent domain
- HB 1043 - Relating to the creation of business opportunities for certain former foster children.
- HB 1162 - Relating to regulating the collection or solicitation of donated goods subsequently sold by for-profit entities or individuals; providing a civil penalty.[2]
Elections
2012
Orr ran in the 2012 election for Texas House of Representatives, District 58. Orr ran unopposed in the May 29 primary election. He was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3]
2010
Orr won re-election in District 58. He defeated Ted Reynolds in the March 2 Republican primary and then defeated Democrat John Greene and Libertarian Tom Stewart in the November 2 general election.[3]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 58 2010 General election results | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Rob Orr (R)
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25,537 | 75.72% | ||
| John Greene (D) | 7,408 | 20.37% | ||
| Tom Stewart (L) | 1,418 | 3.89% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Orr won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 58th District, defeating Greg Kauffman (D) and Tom Stewart (L). Orr received 39,697 votes in the election while Kauffman received 14,749 votes, and Stewart received 1,825 votes.[3] Orr raised $265,254 for his campaign; Kauffman raised $7,397.[4]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 58 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Rob Orr (R)
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39,697 | 70.54% | ||
| Greg Kauffman (D) | 14,749 | 26.21% | ||
| Tom Stewart (L) | 1,825 | 3.24% | ||
2006
On November 4, 2006 Orr won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 58th District, defeating Greg Kauffman (D) and Tom Stewart (L).[3]
Orr raised $187,622 for his campaign while Kauffman raised $166 and Stewart raised $0.[5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 58 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Greg Kauffman (D) | 11,419 | |||
| Rob Orr (R)
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21,766 | |||
| Tom Stewart (L) | 1,497 | |||
2004
On November 4, 2004 Orr won election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 58th District, defeating Greg Kauffman (D).[3]
Orr raised $190,513 for his campaign while Kauffman raised $2,502.[6]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 12 (2004) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Greg Kauffman (D) | 16,020 | |||
| Rob Orr (R)
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37,001 | |||
Campaign themes
2012
Orr's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- Ensuring Excellence in Texas Education
- Promoting Jobs and Reducing Taxes
- Cracking down on Illegal Immigration
- Improving Roads and Transportation
- Protecting Private Property Rights
- Standing for Conservative Texas Values
- Protecting the Integrity of Our Elections
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.[7] Two additional called sessions were held from July 1 through July 30 and July 30 through August 5.[8]
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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.[8]
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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
- Official Campaign Contributions
- Follow The Money, Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Freedom Speaks profile (Archive)
- Texas State Directory profile
- Texas Political Almanac HD 58 page
- Texas Tribune profile & bio
- Vote-TX.org profile
- State Surge profile
- Texas Conservative Coalition profile
- Rob Orr on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Texas Legislature, "Bills Authored/Joint Authored by Rep. Orr," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History," accessed February 17, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2006 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2004 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ kten.com, "Texas Lawmakers To Tackle Redistricting In Special Session," May 29, 2013
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Legislative reference Library of Texas, "Texas Legislative Sessions and Years," accessed June 13, 2014
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Texas House District 58 2005–2015 |
Succeeded by DeWayne Burns (R) |
