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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Ron Simmons is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 65. Simmons was first elected to the chamber in 2012. Simmons is running for re-election in 2018. The primary election took place on March 6, 2018. The general election is being held on November 6, 2018.

Simmons ran in one of 48 contested Texas state legislative Republican primaries in 2018. To read more about the conflict between Republican factions in the primaries, including who the factions were, which races were competitive and who key influencers lined up behind, click here.

Caucuses/Former Committees

Former Member, Appropriations Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Article VI, VII & VIII Subcommittee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Budget Transparency and Reform Subcommittee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Business and Industry Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Local and Consent Calendars Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Education

  • Attended, Business Administration/Management, Southern Arkansas University
  • Bachelors, Business, Dallas Baptist University

Professional Experience

  • Attended, Business Administration/Management, Southern Arkansas University
  • Bachelors, Business, Dallas Baptist University
  • Co-Founder/Chair, Retirement Advisors of America, 1991-present

Political Experience

  • Attended, Business Administration/Management, Southern Arkansas University
  • Bachelors, Business, Dallas Baptist University
  • Co-Founder/Chair, Retirement Advisors of America, 1991-present
  • Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, District 65, 2012-2019
  • Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 65, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Appropriations Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Article VI, VII & VIII Subcommittee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Budget Transparency and Reform Subcommittee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Business and Industry Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Local and Consent Calendars Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Texas State House of Representatives

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, Business Administration/Management, Southern Arkansas University
  • Bachelors, Business, Dallas Baptist University
  • Co-Founder/Chair, Retirement Advisors of America, 1991-present
  • Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, District 65, 2012-2019
  • Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 65, 2018
  • Board Vice Chair, Autism Society of America, present
  • Speaker/Trainer, Equip, present
  • Member, Executive Committee, Autism Society of America, present
  • Supporter, Liberty Institute, present
  • Member, National Board of Directors, Autism Society of America, present
  • Member, National Rifle Association, present
  • Chair, Nominating Committee, Autism Society of America, present
  • Member, Prestonwood Church, present
  • Board of Directors, Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute, present
  • Executive Committee Member, Texas Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities, present
  • Teacher, Bible Fellowship, Prestonwood Church, present
  • Former Deacon, First Baptist Church
  • Director, Prestonwood Church, 2007-2009

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Distinguished Alumnus, 2012, Dallas Baptist University,

D Magazine Top Financial Advisers

Most Valuable Player of the Freshman Class, 2013, Capitol Inside

  • Teacher

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Priority Issues:

* Stop Illegal Immigration

  • * Oppose ObamaCare and Federal Mandates
  • * Cut Government Spending, Promote Efficient Government
  • * Promote jobs and a strong economy
  • * Protect Property Rights
  • * Support and Improve Public Education
  • * Make Higher Education Affordable
  • * Support Pro-Life Legislation
  • Speeches