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 by	John Hirschi
Succeeded by	Lanham Lyne
Personal details
Political party	Democratic

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

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.