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{{short description|American politician}} |
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{{use mdy dates|date=July 2021}} |
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{{Infobox officeholder |
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| name |
| name = David Farabee |
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| state_house = Texas |
| state_house = Texas |
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| term_start = 1999 |
| term_start = 1999 |
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| term_end = 2011 |
| term_end = 2011 |
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| district = 69th |
| district = 69th |
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| predecessor |
| predecessor = [[John Hirschi]] |
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| successor |
| successor = [[Lanham Lyne]] |
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| party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] |
| party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] |
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Despite Wichita Falls being a strongly conservative district, David Farabee won his races as a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]], primarily based on name recognition.<ref name=nytimes2011>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/24/us/24ttramsey.html|title=A Neophyte in the House, but Not in Politics, Sours on the Experience|work=[[The New York Times]]|first=Ross|last=Ramsay|date=July 23, 2011|access-date=January 15, 2020}}</ref> His father [[Ray Farabee]] was an attorney who served in the [[Texas Senate]] and as general counsel for the [[University of Texas System]].<ref name=ttobit /> |
Despite Wichita Falls being a strongly conservative district, David Farabee won his races as a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]], primarily based on name recognition.<ref name=nytimes2011>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/24/us/24ttramsey.html|title=A Neophyte in the House, but Not in Politics, Sours on the Experience|work=[[The New York Times]]|first=Ross|last=Ramsay|date=July 23, 2011|access-date=January 15, 2020}}</ref> His father [[Ray Farabee]] was an attorney who served in the [[Texas Senate]] and as general counsel for the [[University of Texas System]].<ref name=ttobit /> |
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In 2007 the ''[[Austin Chronicle]]'' named Farabee and fellow legislator Joe |
In 2007, the ''[[Austin Chronicle]]'' named Farabee and fellow legislator Joe Heflin as "the most conservative Dems" in the legislature.<ref name="auschron2007">{{cite news|url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2007-08-13/519706/|title=Who are the most centrist legislators?|work=[[Austin Chronicle]]|first=Richard|last=Whittaker|date=August 13, 2007|access-date=January 15, 2020}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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[[Category:Democratic Party members of the Texas House of Representatives]] |
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Latest revision as of 11:31, 27 July 2023
David Farabee | |
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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 |
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]
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 Heflin as "the most conservative Dems" in the legislature.[4]
References
- ^ "David Farabee". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
- ^ a b 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.