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 byJohn Hirschi
Succeeded byLanham Lyne
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic

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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gollark: I mean that because one political group says "climate change is a problem", the other one then does the opposite and goes "no, it's [fine/fake/safe to ignore]".
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gollark: That climate change is a hoax? Maybe the "other side" politically saying it's a problem.
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References

  1. "David Farabee". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
  2. Reynolds, John (November 20, 2014). "Former Senator, UT Counsel Ray Farabee Passes Away". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
  3. 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.
  4. Whittaker, Richard (August 13, 2007). "Who are the most centrist legislators?". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved January 15, 2020.


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