Ron Reynolds
Ron Reynolds (Democratic Party) is a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 27. He assumed office on January 11, 2011. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Reynolds (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 27. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
Biography
Reynolds attended Texas Southern University and received a B.S. degree in public affairs magna cum laude. He received a J.D. from Texas Tech Univ. School of Law. Reynolds was the first African American elected as state representative in Fort Bend County since Reconstruction.
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Reynolds was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Reynolds was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Reynolds was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Elections |
| • Environmental Regulation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Reynolds served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Elections |
| • Environmental Regulation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Reynolds served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Environmental Regulation |
| • Technology |
2011-2012
Reynolds served on the following Texas House of Representatives committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Livestock |
| • Energy Resources |
| • Rules & Resolutions |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2026
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
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General election for Texas House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Ron Reynolds (D) and Max Alalibo (R) are running in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 27 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| | Ron Reynolds (D) | |
| Max Alalibo (R) | ||
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Ron Reynolds (D) defeated Paul Prevot (D) in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 27 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ron Reynolds | 87.5 | 24,141 |
| Paul Prevot | 12.5 | 3,453 | ||
| Total votes: 27,594 | ||||
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Republican primary
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Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 27
Max Alalibo (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 27 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Max Alalibo | 100.0 | 5,268 | |
| Total votes: 5,268 | ||||
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Endorsements
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- Texas AFL-CIO
- Asian American Democrats of Texas
2024
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Ron Reynolds defeated Ibifrisolam Max-Alalibo in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 27 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ron Reynolds (D) | 69.8 | 57,594 | |
| Ibifrisolam Max-Alalibo (R) | 30.2 | 24,908 | ||
| Total votes: 82,502 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Ron Reynolds defeated Rodrigo Carreon in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 27 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ron Reynolds | 85.6 | 12,150 | |
| Rodrigo Carreon | 14.4 | 2,050 | ||
| Total votes: 14,200 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 27
Ibifrisolam Max-Alalibo advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 27 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ibifrisolam Max-Alalibo | 100.0 | 4,319 | |
| Total votes: 4,319 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Reynolds received the following endorsements.
Pledges
Reynolds signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Ron Reynolds defeated Sohrab Gilani in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 27 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ron Reynolds (D) | 70.3 | 40,668 | |
| Sohrab Gilani (R) | 29.7 | 17,206 | ||
| Total votes: 57,874 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Ron Reynolds defeated Rodrigo Carreon in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 27 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ron Reynolds | 83.5 | 12,657 | |
| Rodrigo Carreon | 16.5 | 2,501 | ||
| Total votes: 15,158 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 27
Sohrab Gilani advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 27 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Sohrab Gilani | 100.0 | 4,016 | |
| Total votes: 4,016 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Ron Reynolds defeated Tom Virippan in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 27 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ron Reynolds (D) | 67.8 | 56,373 | |
Tom Virippan (R) ![]() | 32.2 | 26,766 | ||
| Total votes: 83,139 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Ron Reynolds defeated Byron Ross in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 27 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ron Reynolds | 66.3 | 14,216 | |
| Byron Ross | 33.7 | 7,241 | ||
| Total votes: 21,457 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 27
Tom Virippan defeated Manish Seth in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 27 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tom Virippan ![]() | 54.1 | 3,783 | |
| Manish Seth | 45.9 | 3,207 | ||
| Total votes: 6,990 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Ron Reynolds won election in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 27 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ron Reynolds (D) | 100.0 | 47,450 | |
| Total votes: 47,450 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Ron Reynolds defeated Wilvin Carter in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 27 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ron Reynolds | 61.4 | 7,849 | |
| Wilvin Carter | 38.6 | 4,937 | ||
| Total votes: 12,786 | ||||
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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.[1]
Incumbent Ron Reynolds defeated Ken Bryant in the Texas House of Representatives District 27 general election.[2]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 27 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | 67.98% | 45,718 | ||
| Republican | Ken Bryant | 32.02% | 21,536 | |
| Total Votes | 67,254 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Ron Reynolds defeated Angelique Bartholomew in the Texas House of Representatives, District 27 Democratic primary runoff.[3]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 27 Democratic Primary Runoff, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | 52.89% | 2,056 | ||
| Democratic | Angelique Bartholomew | 47.11% | 1,831 | |
| Total Votes | 3,887 | |||
Incumbent Ron Reynolds and Angelique Bartholomew defeated Steve Brown and Chris Henderson in the Texas House of Representatives District 27 Democratic Primary.[4][3]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 27 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | 48.46% | 7,747 | ||
| Democratic | 24.12% | 3,856 | ||
| Democratic | Steve Brown | 19.12% | 3,056 | |
| Democratic | Chris Henderson | 8.30% | 1,327 | |
| Total Votes | 15,986 | |||
Ken Bryant defeated Mary Walker in the Texas House of Representatives District 27 Republican Primary.[4][3]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 27 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 52.49% | 3,789 | ||
| Republican | Mary Walker | 47.51% | 3,429 | |
| Total Votes | 7,218 | |||
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 Ron Reynolds was unopposed in the Democratic primary. David Hamilton was unopposed in the Republican primary. Reynolds defeated Hamilton in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 67% | 24,326 | ||
| Republican | David Hamilton | 33% | 11,990 | |
| Total Votes | 36,316 | |||
2012
Reynolds won re-election in the 2012 election for Texas House of Representatives, District 27. Reynolds ran unopposed in the May 29 primary election and won re-election in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8]
2010
In the March 2 Republican primary election, Reynolds defeated incumbent Dora Olivo by a margin of 5,159-3,791. Olivo was seeking her eighth term.
Reynolds defeated Derek Grayson (L) in the general election on November 2, 2010, winning election to the District 27 seat.[8]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 27 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| 32,030 | 84.64% | |||
| Derek Grayson (L) | 5,812 | 15.35% | ||
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2020
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Scorecards
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- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Sierra Club Texas — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- Texans for Fiscal Responsibility — Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues."
- Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills relating to taxes and property rights.
- Texas Right to Life — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- Texas Values Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
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- Sierra Club Texas — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- Texans for Fiscal Responsibility — Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues."
- Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills relating to taxes and property rights.
- Texas Right to Life — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- Texas Values Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Institute for Legislative Analysis — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
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- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Sierra Club Texas — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- Texans for Fiscal Responsibility — Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues."
- Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills relating to taxes and property rights.
- Texas Right to Life — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- Texas Values Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
In 2020, the Texas State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
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- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Environment Texas — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and public health issues.
- Texans for Fiscal Responsibility — Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues."
- Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills relating to taxes and property rights.
- Texas Eagle Forum — Legislators are scored based on votes relating to conservative issues.
- Texas Right to Life — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- Texas Values Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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- Conservative Roundtable — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against the organization's position and principles.
- Environment Texas — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and public health issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Sierra Club Texas — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- Texans for Fiscal Responsibility — Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues."
- Texans for Vaccine Choice — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills relating to taxes and property rights.
- Texas Alliance For Life — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to social issues.
- Texas Association of Business — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to businesses, taxpayers, and families.
- Texas Right to Life — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- Texas Values Action — Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Young Conservatives of Texas — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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- Americans for Prosperity - Texas — Legislators are scored on how they voted on tax and fiscal legislation.
- Concerned Women for America of Texas — Legislators are scored based on votes on bills relating to abortion, common core, and sex trafficking.
- Conservative Roundtable — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against the organization's position and principles.
- Environment Texas — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and public health issues.
- Heritage Alliance — Legislators are scored based on votes on social issues, economic issues, and other issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Texans for Fiscal Responsibility — Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues."
- Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills relating to taxes and property rights.
- Texas Association of Business — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to businesses, taxpayers, and families.
- Texas Eagle Forum — Legislators are scored based on votes relating to conservative issues.
- Texas Right to Life — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- Texas Tribune — Legislators are scored on their liberal or conservative voting records by Mark P. Jones, chairman of Rice University’s political science department.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
In 2014, the Texas State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
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- Concerned Women for America of Texas — Legislators are scored based on votes on bills relating to abortion, common core, and sex trafficking.
- Conservative Roundtable — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against the organization's position and principles.
- Equality Texas — Legislators are scored on bills related to LGBT issues.
- NARAL Pro-Choice Texas — Legislators are scored based on votes for House Bill 2.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Texans for Fiscal Responsibility — Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues."
- Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills relating to taxes and property rights.
- Texas Association of Business — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to businesses, taxpayers, and families.
- Texas Eagle Forum — Legislators are scored based on votes relating to conservative issues.
- Texas League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored based on votes relating to environment and conservation issues.
- Texas Right to Life — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- Texas Tribune — Legislators are scored on their liberal or conservative voting records by Mark P. Jones, chairman of Rice University’s political science department.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Young Conservatives of Texas — Legislators are scored based on their votes on conservative issues.
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- Conservative Roundtable — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against the organization's position and principles.
- Heritage Alliance — Legislators are scored based on votes on social issues, economic issues, and other issues.
- Humane Society Legislative Fund — Legislators are scored on their votes on animal protection bills.
- Texans for Fiscal Responsibility — Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues."
- Texas Eagle Forum — Legislators are scored based on votes relating to conservative issues.
- Texas League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored based on votes relating to environment and conservation issues.
- Texas Right to Life — Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- Texas Tribune — Legislators are scored on their liberal or conservative voting records by Mark P. Jones, chairman of Rice University’s political science department.
- Texas Watch — Legislators are scored based on consumer-related bills.
- Young Conservatives of Texas — Legislators are scored based on their votes on conservative issues.
Personal
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Reynolds and his wife, Jonita, have one child.
Noteworthy events
Misdemeanor barratry conviction
On November 20, 2015, Reynolds was convicted of five counts of misdemeanor barratry.[9] The conviction did not require Reynolds to resign his seat.[10]
The case began in 2013 when Reynolds and seven other Houston-area lawyers were arrested in a sting operation. All eight lawyers were accused of illegally soliciting clients. Texas law bars lawyers from soliciting clients for claims related to accidents or disasters for at least 30 days after the incident, according to the Houston Chronicle. Reynolds was the only lawyer who did not accept a plea deal.[9]
In an initial trial in November 2014, Reynolds was convicted of six counts of misdemeanor barratry, but the verdict was overturned after state District Judge Lisa Michalk declared a mistrial. Michalk declared a mistrial after one juror reported that he or she was influenced by another juror.[9][11]
On November 23, 2015, Reynolds was sentenced to one year in county jail and a $4,000 fine.[12] He was released on $25,000 bond while he appealed his conviction.[13]
On September 7, 2018, Reynolds' appeals were denied, and he turned himself in to authorities for a one-year jail sentence.[14]
Fined for failure to disclose finances
KXAN News reported in June 2011 that Reynolds had received $10,000 in fines by the Texas Ethics Commission for failing to file mandatory financial disclosure reports. Reynolds allegedly did not file personal financial statements for 2008, 2010, or 2011. As of June 1, 2011, Reynolds reportedly owed the Ethics Commission approximately $10,260.[15] Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott took Reynolds to court on behalf of the state to collect the outstanding fees. The case resulted in Reynolds owing the Attorney General's office $2,500 plus interest and court costs, in addition to the existing fines. The Texas Comptroller issued a warrant hold, garnishing his legislative expense reimbursement checks.[15]
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History," accessed February 17, 2014
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Houston Chronicle, "Rep. Reynolds' convicted of misdemeanor barratry," accessed November 23, 2015 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "houston" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ Texas Tribune, "State Rep. Reynolds Guilty of Ambulance-Chasing," accessed November 23, 2015
- ↑ Chron.com, "State Rep. Reynolds convicted in solicitation of professional conduct case," accessed November 7, 2014
- ↑ Abc13.com, "State Rep.Ron Reynolds to spend one year in jail on barratry charge," accessed November 24, 2015
- ↑ Chron.com, "Freed from jail, state Rep. Reynolds learns he has a primary challenger," accessed December 15, 2015
- ↑ The Texas Tribune, "State Rep. Ron Reynolds turns himself in to serve year-long jail sentence," September 7, 2018
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 KXAN News, "Lawmaker fined $10k by ethics panel," June 22, 2011
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