| Full Name: | Ron Simmons |
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| Office: | State House (TX) - District 65, Republican |
| First Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Male |
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| Family: | Wife: Lisa; 3 Children: Justin, Daniel, Allie Beth |
| Birth Place: | Arkansas |
Summary
Representative Ron Simmons
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts, Entertainment, and History
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Public Statements
Issue Position: Oppose ObamaCare and Federal Mandates
Jan. 1, 2012 - We must fight Obamacare at every turn or Texas taxpayers will be forced to pay for this misguided and costly government program. While I support ...
Issue Position: Cut Government Spending, Promote Efficient Government
Jan. 1, 2012 - We do not have a revenue problem in Texas -- we have a spending priority problem. I believe we must set priorities and make tough ...
Issue Position: Stop Illegal Immigration
More Public Statements
Jan. 1, 2012 - We have a sovereign duty to protect our citizens, not only physically but fiscally as well. Illegal immigration puts both of these at risk. We ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Immigration Reform Coalition of Texas Candidate Survey: Illegal Immigration | 100% |
| 2012 | National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights | 92% |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Ron Simmons refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
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Contact Information
Capitol Webmail
http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/member-page/email/?district=65&session=83
Capitol Website
http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/member-page/?district=65
Capitol
Room E2.420, Capitol Extension
Post Office Box 2910
Austin, TX 78768
Phone: 512-463-0478
Fax: 512-463-2089
