Fred Brown
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| Fred Brown | |
| Texas House of Representatives District 14 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1999 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Legislator |
| Website | Fred Brown |
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Fred Brown is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 14 since 1999.
From 1982-2001 Brown was the Owner of Fred Brown BMW, Mazda, and Volkswagen, and was President of Port Cities Ford.
Prior to his election to the House, Brown's political experience included serving on the Council of the City of College Station from 1985-1994, and as Mayor Pro Tempore from 1989-1994.
Brown is Board Member of the Brazos Valley Food Bank, Vice-Chair of the Texas Automobile Dealers Association, and Board Member of the Salvation Army of Bryan-College Station.[1]
Issue positions
Brown's answers to the Texas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. The test asks candidates which issues they would support if elected. When asked his top legislative priorities, Brown replied:
"My top priorities during the 81st session is to make higher education accessible and affordable to any one who shows the scholastic ability and the desire to earn a degree. To debate the issue of wasteful spending and to be a watchdog over contracts and overcharges to our state agencies."[2]
Committee membership
- Appropriations Committee, Texas House
- Appropriations-S/C on General Government
- Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Committee, Texas House
Sponsored legislation
- HB 100 - Relating to curriculum requirements in political science and American history at institutions of higher education.
- HB 746 - Relating to expanding the availability of classrooms and other facilities for use by public junior colleges.
- HB 1139 - Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax and to the use of the tax.
- HB 1638 - Relating to state compensation for certain election expenses.[3]
Major donors
Below are Brown's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[4]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Texas Dental Assoc | $2,500 |
| Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas | $2,500 |
| Texas Medical Assoc | $2,500 |
| Dr S F Hotze | $2,500 |
| One Call Concepts PAC | $2,008 |
External links
- Texas House of Representatives - Rep. Brown
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
- Freedom Speaks profile
- Texas State Directory profile
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