Bob Deuell
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Bob Deuell has been a Republican member of the Texas Senate since 2007.
Deuell graduated with a B.S. from George Mason University and also graduated with an M.D. from the Medical College of Virginia.
In addition to being a senator, Deuell is a family physician and medical director for the Hunt-Greenville County Department of Health. Prior to his position in the state senate, he also obtained the position of partner for the Primary Care Associates of Greenville.[1]
Issue positions
Sen. Deuell opposes eminent domain powers that allow the government to seize private property. This is the only issue position that he lists on his website.[2]
Committee assignments
- Health & Human Services Committee, Texas Senate
- State Affairs Committee, Texas Senate
- Economic Development Committee, Texas Senate
- Finance Committee, Texas Senate
- Natural Resources Committee, Texas Senate
Sponsored legislation
Recent legislation authored or co-authored by Sen. Deuell includes:[3]
- A bill creating a Medicaid buy-in program for children with disabilities. Passed.[4]
- A bill offering incentives to encourage the TV and video industry. Passed.[5]
- A bill to create disease control outreach programs[6]
- A bill allowing police officers to take a breath or blood sample from a person suspected of repeat drunk driving without their consent[7]
Major donors
Some of the top contributors to Sen. Deuell's 2008 campaign, according to the National Institute on Money in State Politics:[8]
- Texas Medical Association, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Jerry Gallagher, Bob J. Perry, Associated Builders & Contractors of Texas
Health interests were his largest donor group, followed by construction interests.
Personal
Deull was born on March 11, 1950. He and his wife, Marilyn, have three children: Paul, Brian and Jennifer.
External links
- Official website of Bob Deuell
- Bob Deuell on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
- Sen. Deuell's campaign website
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