State Rep. David Simpson

District 7 (R-Longview)

Personal Profile

Full Name: David Simpson
Birthdate: 6-27-1961
Hometown: Longview
Race: White
Occupation: President and C.E.O. of Avinger Timber L.L.C.
Education: B.A., Vanderbilt University
Spouse: Susan Simpson
Religion: Baptist
Church: Grace Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant

Financial Statements

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Election Info

2012 General Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
2012 Republican Party Primary Election
Won with 61.64% of vote
2010 General Election
Won with 91.27% of vote
2010 Republican Party Primary Election
Won with 52.88% of vote

Political Profile

Current Office: Texas House of Representatives
District: 7
Party: Republican Party
Term Expiration: 2014
Term Length: 2 years
Salary: $7,200 per year
Committees
  • County Affairs
  • Land & Resource Management
Staffers
Kathi Seay Chief of Staff
Michael Bullock Legislative director
Tanisha Bush Administrative assistant
Holden Fox Legislative aide
Carly Rose Jackson Legislative aide
Texas House District 7 Facts
District Map (pdf)
Population & Household Profile
Education & Employment Profile
Income & Housing Profile
County Report (pdf)
City & CDP Report (pdf)
School District Report (pdf)
Zip Code Report (pdf)
Precinct Report (pdf)

Contact Info

Email: david.simpson@house.state.tx.us
Websites: David Simpson Campaign Site
Rep. David Simpson, District 7
Twitter: @davidsimpsontx
Facebook: Campaign Site
Campaign Office
Address: P.O. Box 5100
Longview, Texas 75608
Phone: 903-746-9474
Capitol Office
Room: E1.416
Address: P.O. Box 2910
Austin, TX 78768
Phone: (512) 463-0750
District Office
Address: 1705 Judson Rd., Suite D2
Longview, TX 75601
Phone: (903) 553-9226
Follow @davidsimpsontx

Twitter Feed

  • 17 reasons why elections DO matter. Successes & failures in part 2 of my 83rd #txlege session recap: http://t.co/CVX8YUggYq

    2 days ago

  • Stop taxation w/ misrepresentation. Dedicated funds for vol fire depts should go to their intended purpose. http://t.co/EsdDD5oEi7 #txlege

    4 days ago

  • RT @TXfoodCaucus: Governor signed @TXfoodCaucus bills- HB 970 Cottage Foods by @TXRepERodriguez & HB 1382 Farmers Market Sampling by @david…

    4 days ago

  • RT @newsjournal: Rep. @davidsimpsontx has filed two bills to restore volunteer firefighter funding http://t.co/IpL5ABTja7

    4 days ago

  • Appreciated opp. to work w/ @TXRepERodriguez @loisfortexas etc. Freedom & food brings people together! #txlege http://t.co/EZIJygYQl6

    20 days ago

  • Today we honor and remember the fallen. May we be as vigilant in defense of liberty as they. #memorialday #freedomisnotfree

    23 days ago

  • #HB1382 food sampling @ farmer's markets reported favorably out of Sen comm, sponsored by @bobdeuell - Pls ask your Sen to support! #txlege

    a month ago

  • @SharonKRussell Thank you. Appreciated the opportunity!

    a month ago

  • @jtitusp YW. We took an oath when we entered office. I intend to abide by that oath.

    a month ago

  • Voted for #HB912 to req. police to get warrant before using drones for surveillance. Privacy protection must keep up w/ technology! #txlege

    a month ago

Legislative Info

Bill Activity
Total Bills Filed 13 (47.67 avg. in the House)

Latest Moving Bills

HB78
Relating to the exemption from the sales and use tax for certain coins and precious metals.
HB79
Relating to the designation of a segment of U.S. Highway 80 as the Sergeant Travis E. Watkins Memorial Highway.
HB80
Relating to official oppression; creating offenses.
HJR48
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the rights of individuals to choose or decline to choose to purchase health insurance coverage.
HCR23
Designating Gregg County the Balloon Race Capital of Texas and commemorating the 36th anniversary of the Great Texas Balloon Race.