Principles in Action
David Simpson strives to consistently uphold the principles of liberty and limited government and he has a record to prove it. His positions on issues are stated below along with public actions he has taken that demonstrate them. The principles he holds are ultimately rooted in his Christian convictions.
Conservative Record
� Primary author of legislation
prohibiting the state support of abortions. (HB 85, 82nd Texas Legislature, 2011)
� Primary author of legislation to allow
campus carry for personal protection. (HB 86, 82nd Texas Legislature, 2011)
� Coauthor of legislation to
increase border security by creating the
offense of criminal trespass by an illegal alien. (HB 17, 82nd Texas Legislature, 2011)
� Coauthor of legislation to
stiffen penalties for human trafficking. (HB 7, 82nd Texas Legislature, 2011).
� Primary author of legislation to
stop groping searches of travelers by TSA officials without probable cause which passed the House. (HB 1937, 82nd Texas Legislature, 2011).
� Primary author of legislation which was enacted to
ease regulatory burdens on Farmer�s Markets. (HB 1382, 83rd Texas Legislature, 2013).
� Coauthored the
pro-life sonogram bill which was enacted into law. (HB 2, 83rd Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, 2013)
� Coauthored legislation giving Texans
the option of not covering abortion under insurance requirements for the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. (HB 997, 83rd Texas Legislature, 2013)
� Coauthor of legislation to
phase out and repeal the franchise tax. (HB 607, 83rd Texas Legislature, 2013).
� Primary author of legislation which was enacted into law to
repeal the sales tax for all purchases of silver and gold. (HB 78, 83rd Texas Legislature, 2013).
� Primary author of legislation
guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the extent authorized under federal constitutional law. (HJR 126, 84th Texas Legislature, 2015
� Coauthored legislation to
allow constitutional carry of firearms. (HB 195, (84th Texas Legislature, 2015)
� Joint author of legislation to
increase healthcare freedom. (HB 1945, 84th Texas Legislature, 2015)
� Primary author of legislation to
repeal a retroactive and exorbitant tax penalty incurred by individuals who develop their property. HB 133 (84rd Texas Legislature, 2015)
� Primary author of legislation to
require cooperation between regional water planning groups when calling for a project in another�s region. (HB 632, 84th Texas Legislature, 2015)
� Primary author of legislation to
repeal civil forfeiture to protect constitutional rights to private property and due process by
requiring a criminal conviction before the government can force someone to forfeit property. (HB 3171, 84th Texas Legislature, 2015)
� Primary author of legislation to
create civil liability for deceptive trade practices and damages caused by synthetic drugs such as �K2� or �Spice.� (HB 1199 was amended to HB 1265 and enacted, & HB 1200 was passed by the House, 84[SUP]th [/SUP]Texas Legislature, 2015)
� Primary author of legislation to
limit legislators� pensions to 12 years worth of service. (HB 131, 84th Texas Legislature, 2015).
� Primary author of legislation for
abolishing the Texas Emerging Technology fund and directing the uncommitted funds to border security. (HB 1037, 84th Texas Legislature, 2015).
� Coauthor of legislation declaring
intrastate manufacture of a firearm, firearm accessory or ammunition exempt from federal regulation. (HB 627, 83rd Texas Legislature, 2015).
� Primary author of legislation requiring
ballot transparency for debt proposals by the state or local government. (HB 134, 84th Texas Legislature, 2015)
� Primary author of legislation requiring
full disclosure of all compensation and reimbursements for elected officials. (HB 1582, 84th Texas Legislature, 2015)
� Primary author of legislation decoupling the retirement of legislators from the salaries of district judges. (HB 3699, 84th Texas Legislature, 2015)
� Primary author of legislation requiring a
geological survey and disclosure of any geological hazards when planning a state water construction project. (HB 3744, 84th Texas Legislature, 2015)
Fighting for East Texas:
� Primary author of legislation to designate Spur 63 in Gregg County as the
Texas Ranger Glenn Elliot Memorial Highway. (HB 3070, 83rd Texas Legislature, 2015)
� Primary author of legislation enacted to designate a portion of Highway 80 in House District 7 as the
Sgt. Travis E. Watkins Memorial Highway. (HB 3070, 83rd Texas Legislature, 2013)
� Primary author of legislation enacted to help make the
Upshur County Juvenile Board more effective. (HB 3161, 83rd Texas Legislature, 2013)
� Primary author of legislation enacted to designate Gregg County as the
Balloon Race Capital of Texas. (HCR 23, 83rd Texas Legislature, 2013)
� Primary author of legislation to create a voluntary funding district for
Gregg County so that Good Shepherd Medical Center and East Texas Regional Hospital to help offset costs of complying with federal mandates. (HB 3175, 84th Texas Legislature, 2015)
