Full Name:
Ron Simmons
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Lisa; 3 Children: Justin, Daniel, Allie Beth
Birth Place:
AR
Attended, Business Administration/Management, Southern Arkansas University
Bachelors, Business, Dallas Baptist University
Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, District 65, 2012-2019
Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 65, 2018
Former Member, Appropriations Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Member, Article VI, VII & VIII Subcommittee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Member, Budget Transparency and Reform Subcommittee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Member, Business and Industry Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Member, Local and Consent Calendars Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Former Member, Transportation Committee, Texas State House of Representatives
Co-Founder/Chair, Retirement Advisors of America, 1991-present
Board Vice Chair, Autism Society of America, present
Speaker/Trainer, Equip, present
Member, Executive Committee, Autism Society of America, present
Supporter, Liberty Institute, present
Member, National Board of Directors, Autism Society of America, present
Member, National Rifle Association, present
Chair, Nominating Committee, Autism Society of America, present
Member, Prestonwood Church, present
Board of Directors, Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute, present
Executive Committee Member, Texas Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities, present
Teacher, Bible Fellowship, Prestonwood Church, present
Former Deacon, First Baptist Church
Director, Prestonwood Church, 2007-2009
Awards:
Distinguished Alumnus, 2012, Dallas Baptist University,
Most Valuable Player of the Freshman Class, 2013, Capitol Inside
D Magazine Top Financial Advisers
Father's Occupation:
Teacher
Mother's Occupation:
Teacher
Number of Grandchildren:
1
Priority Issues:
* Stop Illegal Immigration
* Oppose ObamaCare and Federal Mandates
* Cut Government Spending, Promote Efficient Government
* Promote jobs and a strong economy
* Protect Property Rights
* Support and Improve Public Education
* Make Higher Education Affordable
* Support Pro-Life Legislation