Ethics Explorer
A Guide to the Financial Interests of Elected Officials
Rep. David Simpson District 7 (R-Longview)
Sources of Income
- Simpson is the president and CEO of Avinger Timber LLC and Simpson Publishing Company, both based in Avinger.
- He is the CEO and president of Simpson Capital LLC, also based in Avinger.
- He is a manager at A.M. Rhyne LLC, an investment company.
- He was previously employed by Republic Group Incorporated as manager of mill operations and executive vice president of paperboard from 1998 to 2000.
Property
- Residential property in Longview valued at $647,180
- 23 acres of timberland in Avinger valued at $57,900
- Commercial property in Avinger valued at $83,100
- Residential property in Avinger owned by parents' charitable trust valued at $79,120
- Residential property in Avinger owned by parents' charitable trust valued at $16,360
- 525 acres of Timberland in Avinger owned by parents' charitable trust valued at $84,250
Top Contributors
- Phil Simpson: $59,347
- Bryan Hughes Campaign: $31,672
- Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC: $15,008
- Delcine Johnson: $14,900
- Mark Miller: $12,100
- HILLCO PAC: $12,000
- FARMERS EMPLOYEE AND AGENT PAC OF TEXAS: $7,500
- Andrew Moore: $6,500
- Cedric Burgher: $5,000
- MML Ventures Ltd.: $5,000
Analysis
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