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Jim Jackson is a former Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 115 from 2005 to 2013. Prior to his election to the House, he served on the Dallas County Commission from 1974-2004.
Jackson earned his B.A. from the University of North Texas, Denton. He is a member of the First Baptist Church Carrollton, and the Health Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures.[1]
On July 13, 2011, Jackson announced his retirement, effective after his term ended in 2013. Reflecting on is long career of public service Jackson stated “I’ve been in elected office for 38 years—the majority of my life...The biggest thing I leave is a legacy of good, honest government.”[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Jim Jackson served on the following Texas House of Representatives committees:
Sponsored legislation
- HB 208 - Relating to the cancellation of the voter registration and to the eligibility to vote of persons who are deceased or not citizens of the United States.
- HB 658 - Relating to requiring governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program.
- HB 1033 - Relating to designating English as the official language of this state.
- HB 1035 - Relating to the requirement that an application or examination for a state-issued license be in English.[3]
Elections
2010
Jackson won re-election in District 115. He was unopposed in the March 2 Republican primary and then defeated Libertarian David Bell in the November 2 general election.[4]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 115 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Jim Jackson (R)
|
22,946 | 83.09% | ||
| David Bell (L) | 4,669 | 16.90% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jackson won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from the 115th District, receiving 35,635 votes ahead of Libertarian Preston Poulter (8,262).[5] He raised $103,239 for his campaign.[6]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 115 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jim Jackson (R)
|
35,635 | 81.17% | ||
| Preston Poulter (L) | 8,262 | 18.82% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Jim Jackson's campaign website
- Texas House of Representatives - Rep. Jackson (dead link)
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Freedom Speaks profile
- Texas State Directory profile
- Texas Political Almanac HD 115 page
- Texas Tribune profile & bio
- Vote-TX.org profile
- State Surge profile
- Texas Conservative Coalition profile
- Jim Jackson on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Jackson
- ↑ NBC DFW, "Rep. Jim Jackson Retiring From Texas House," July 13, 2011
- ↑ Texas Legislature - Bills Authored/Joint Authored by Rep. Jackson
- ↑ Official Texas Election Results
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History," accessed February 24, 2014
- ↑ District 115 Texas House candidate funds, 2008
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| Preceded by ' |
Texas House District 115 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Bennett Ratliff (R) |
