David Farabee
David L. Farabee is a former member of the Texas House of Representatives.[1] He represented Wichita Falls for six terms, beginning with his first electoral victory in 1998.[2]
David Farabee | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 69th district | |
| In office 1999–2011 | |
| Preceded by | John Hirschi |
| Succeeded by | Lanham Lyne |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
Background
Despite Wichita Falls being a strongly conservative district, David Farabee won his races as a Democrat, primarily based on name recognition.[3] His father Ray Farabee was an attorney who served in the Texas Senate and as general counsel for the University of Texas System.[2]
In 2007, the Austin Chronicle named Farabee and fellow legislator Joe Hefling as "the most conservative Dems" in the legislature.[4]
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References
- "David Farabee". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
- Reynolds, John (November 20, 2014). "Former Senator, UT Counsel Ray Farabee Passes Away". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
- Ramsay, Ross (July 23, 2011). "A Neophyte in the House, but Not in Politics, Sours on the Experience". The New York Times. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
- Whittaker, Richard (August 13, 2007). "Who are the most centrist legislators?". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
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