Drew Darby
| Drew Darby | |
|---|---|
| State Rep. Drew Darby, District-72 | |
| Texas State Representative from District 72 (Coke, Concho, Glasscock, Howard, Irion, Reagan, Runnels, Sterling, Tom Green Counties) | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Campbell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22, 1947 San Angelo, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Clarisa |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | San Angelo, Texas, Tom Green County, Texas |
| Alma mater | The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas School of Law |
| Occupation | Attorney Businessman |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
Drew Darby (born February 22, 1947) is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing the 72nd district which comprises Coke County, Texas, Concho County, Texas, Glasscock County, Texas, Howard County, Texas, Irion County, Texas, Reagan County, Texas, Runnels County, Texas, Sterling County, Texas, and Tom Green County, Texas.[1] Darby is assigned to the Redistricting (as Chair), Appropriations (as Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Business & Economic Development and Regulatory Agencies) and Higher Education committees.[2]
Career
Darby served as San Angelo city councilman, chairman of the San Angelo Water Advisory Board, and chairman of the Lake Nasworthy Advisory Board. He is a member of the Texas Farm Bureau, the National Rifle Association, the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers' Association, the Tom Green County Bar Association, member of San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, and the State Bar of Texas.
The Texas Association of Counties honored Darby as a "Friend of County Government" in 2009 and 2011.[3][4]
Personal
Darby is from San Angelo, Texas.[5] In November 2013, Darby was arrested for bringing a gun in his carry-on bag through a security checkpoint at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.[6] On January 3, 2014, Travis County 147th Criminal District Court Judge Cliff Brown granted the Travis County District Attorney's office request to dismiss the case when the investigation found no intent by Darby to violate the law.[7]
References
- ↑ http://www.txdirectory.com/online/person/?id=28291
- ↑ "House Committee Assignments". Burnt Orange Report. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Rep. Darby honored for work with county » Standard-Times". Gosanangelo.com. November 15, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
- ↑ "Darby to get 'Friend of County Government' award » Standard-Times". Gosanangelo.com. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
- ↑ Enrique Rangel Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Austin Bureau (April 11, 2007). "A moving plea: Darby pushes for ASU to join Tech | Lubbock Online | Lubbock Avalanche-Journal". Lubbock Online. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
- ↑ Posted: 12:30 p.m. Friday, November 22, 2013. "State Rep. Drew Darby charged with taking weapon to Austin...". www.mystatesman.com. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
- ↑ Posted: 5:01 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2014. "Judge dismisses Darby's charges for carrying gun into airport". www.gosanangelo.com. Retrieved January 19, 2014.
External links
- "Rep. Darby, Drew: District 72". Texas House of Representatives.
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