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TEXAS DOCTORS ENDORSE SENATOR DEUELL FOR REELECTION

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:05:06 -0600

AUSTIN – The Political Action Committee for Texas physicians, TEXPAC, has endorsed Senator Deuell for reelection as part of their ongoing partnership to advocate for doctors and their patients.

“TEXPAC strongly and resoundingly endorses Dr. Deuell’s campaign to return to the Texas Senate,” said TEXPAC Chairman Joe Todd, MD, who is a Fort Worth orthopedist.

TEXPAC is the political arm that supports the Texas Medical Association, or TMA. Representing the state’s physicians, TMA has more than 45,000 members.

Senator Deuell is a boardcertified family physician. Before joining Primary Care Associates in Greenville, Dr. Deuell first practiced medicine at his hometown’s federallyqualified community health clinic.

TEXAS FIREFIGHTERS ENDORSE SENATOR DEUELL FOR REELECTION

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:57:40 -0600

AUSTIN – Senator Bob Deuell, MD, was endorsed by the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters for the 2012 primary and general election. TSAFF has been firmly behind Deuell for reelection in the past.

"I wish we had more Senators like Senator Deuell,” said Mike Higgins, Chief of Staff for TSAFF. “He and his staff are always great to work with, and we in turn appreciate his support of fire fighters."

TSAFF represents over 16,600 fire fighters across the state.

“I am honored by TSAFF’s endorsement once again,” said Senator Deuell. “While we most often think of fire fighters as protecting our property, we often forget about the frontline role fire fighters, as EMTs, also play in protecting our health. I look forward to doing what I can to help these important members of our communities.”

TSAFF was formed in Texas in 1938 and is affiliated with the International Association of Fire Fighters.

SENATOR DEUELL AWARDED FIGHTER FOR FREE ENTERPRISE BY TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:40:55 -0600

AUSTIN Senator Bob Deuell, MD, was honored by the Texas Association of Business (TAB) for his work during the 82nd Legislative Session on behalf of Texas business and fiscal matters. He was awarded the "Fighter for Free Enterprise," given out by TAB based on criteria important to different businesses and industries across the state.

“The 2011 Session was one of the most difficult in recent history,” said TAB President and CEO Bill Hammond. “Because of the budget, lawmakers, like Senator Deuell, faced a lot of hard decisions, but thankfully the majority stuck with the plan of trimming spending and holding the line on taxes. Because of the actions of Senator Deuell and his colleagues, Texas’ jobs climate remains one of the best in the country."

Senator Deuell serves on the Senate Committee on Finance where he was directly involved with budget legislation during the 2011 Session.

“Our probusiness policies here in Texas have spared our state much of the pain being experienced in other parts of the country,” said Deuell. “I am committed to maintaining these policies as long as I serve in the State Senate.”

The TAB serves as Texas’ Chamber of Commerce. It was formed in 1922 in San Antonio, and since then the TAB has worked on all manner of legislative, regulatory, and judicial matters on behalf of Texas business.

LEADING PRO-LIFE GROUP ENDORSES SENATOR DEUELL

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:06:30 -0600

The Texas Alliance for Life Political Action Committee has endorsed State Senator Bob Deuell for reelection in the 2012 Republican Primary. A leader in the effort to protect life in Texas, Executive Director Joe Pojman listed five criteria which determined the Alliance’s support of Senator Deuell, which are as follows: 1. Requiring parental consent for abortions and treatments on minor girls; 2. Promoting adult stem cell research and treatments and opposing tax funding for embryonic stem cell research, which requires the destruction of human embryos; 3. Support for informed consent requirements for women considering abortion, including a requirement to make the sonogram image of the unborn child available; 4. Prenatal protection for unborn children from violent crimes of assault and homicide; and 5. Limits on state funding of organizations offering elective abortions. “We accomplished a lot this past session in protecting life, including passage of our state’s landmark sonogram bill,” said Senator Deuell, a family physician and coauthor of the new laws informed consent provisions. “I am honored that Texas Alliance for Life has decided to continue their support of me as we keep up the fight.” The Texas Alliance for Life PAC was established by the Texas Alliance for Life, Inc., a nonprofit organization of people across the state committed to protecting innocent human life from conception until natural death.

REPRESENTATIVE CINDY BURKETT ENDORSES SENATOR DEUELL FOR REELECTION

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:05:49 -0600

MESQUITE Today, State Rep. Cindy Burkett (RMesquite) formally endorsed State Senator Bob Deuell for reelection. A former staffer for Deuell, Rep. Burkett currently serves House District 101 which covers Senate District Twos Dallas County communities of Mesquite, Sunnyvale and Balch Springs. ï¿½As a member of his Senate staff, I saw firsthand how hard Dr. Deuell works on behalf of his constituents," said Burkett. "When I joined him as a colleague this past legislative session, it was my privilege to draw on his many years of experience as we worked together to pass critical legislation for our community.ï¿½ Rep. Burkett has filed for reelection in House District 113. Due to redistricting, HD113 was formed to encompass most of Mesquite along with newer areas in northeastern Dallas County. Rep. Burkett was first elected in 2010, defeating an incumbent Democrat.

NRA, TSRA CONTINUE THEIR SUPPORT OF SENATOR DEUELL

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:58:31 -0600

GREENVILLE – Senator Bob Deuell, MD, has been endorsed by the National Rifle Association and the Texas State Rifle Association for reelection to the Texas Senate in 2012. Deuell has been honored to have both NRA and TSRA endorse him each time he has sought reelection. "On behalf of our members in Senate District 2, NRAs Political Victory Fund is pleased to endorse State Senator Bob Deuell for reelection,” said Tara Mica, NRAILA State Liaison. “As a fellow NRA member and Concealed Handgun Licensee, Senator Deuell understands firsthand the need to steadfastly defend the Second Amendment and our right to protect ourselves, our families and our property. His record of leadership on issues affecting lawabiding gun owners and sportsmen in the Texas Senate has earned him the endorsement and support of local NRA members." Alice Tripp, TSRA Legislative Director, added, “Texas gun owners, hunters and concealed handgun licensees are all in your debt. Our 40,000 members could not have a better friend in the Texas Senate than former Doc Brown Legislator of the Year winner, Bob Deuell.” Deuell has filed for reelection to serve Senate District Two in North Texas. He and his wife Marilyn have held CHLs since the licenses were first made available in 1996. Senator Deuell is also an avid outdoorsman, fitting in several hunting trips each season.

REPRESENTATIVE DAN FLYNN ENDORSES SENATOR DEUELL FOR REELECTION

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:05:35 -0600

GREENVILLE – State Representative Dan Flynn (RVan) endorsed Senator Bob Deuell, MD, today for reelection to Senate District 2. “Dr. Bob Deuell cares,” said Flynn, who has served Texas House District 2 (HD 2) and has been Deuell’s own representative since 2003. “You see it in his medical practice and you certainly see it in his role as a State Senator from Greenville. “Senator Deuell and his wife Marilyn have been my dear friends for many years, and the leadership and value his seniority in the Senate brings to our part of the state is unquestioned," continued Flynn. "Bobs record of supporting the goals and needs of Senate District 2, his strong support of Texans’ desire for traditional family values and protection of life makes my endorsement of him easy and heartfelt.” Greenville and Hunt County have been a part of House District 2 since Flynn was first elected, and they remained so as part of 2011 Redistricting. Hunt County also remains a part of HD 2 in the interim maps recently issued by federal court.

TORT REFORM GROUP ENDORSES SENATOR DEUELL FOR 2012

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:05:27 -0600

AUSTIN, TX Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC today announced its endorsement of Senator Robert Deuell (RGreenville) in Senate District 2. In making the endorsement, TLR PAC Chairman Richard J. Trabulsi, Jr. said: “Senator Deuell is a principled conservative and an effective leader in the Texas Senate. As a physician, Dr. Deuell is acutely aware of the importance of lawsuit reform in assuring that every Texan has access to doctors and health care. TLR PAC is proud to endorse him.” Dr. Deuell graduated George Mason University and earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the Medical College of Virginia. He is a boardcertified family physician and practiced in Greenville for more than two decades. Senate District 2 includes Delta, Fannin, Hopkins, Hunt, Kaufman, Rains, Rockwall, Van Zandt and parts of Dallas Counties TLR PAC is the political arm of Texans for Lawsuit Reform, the states largest civil justice reform organization. TLR is a bipartisan, volunteerled coalition with more than 17,000 supporters residing in 869 Texas communities and representing 1,266 different businesses, professions and trades. For more information about TLR PAC visit www.tlrpac.com.

BOB DEUELL FILES FOR REELECTION TO TEXAS SENATE

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:02:53 -0600

Names Texas Economy, State Budget as Priorities GREENVILLE – Bob Deuell, MD, has filed for reelection to the Texas Senate. Elected in 2002, Deuell, a family physician and conservative Republican, wants to continue his service to Texas and, most importantly, to the people who live in Senate District Two. Deuell was overwhelmingly reelected in 2006 and 2010. “Times are tough, and I want to use my experience and expertise to solve problems and prepare Texas for the future,” said Deuell. “Much work needs to be done with our budget, and especially in the areas of education, health, transportation, water and energy.” Deuell explained that while the Texas economy was doing well relative to the rest of the U.S., many are still hurting. “We have a great business climate in Texas, and I’m proud to be a part of creating that,” Deuell said. “We must continue that work so that the Texas economy can still improve and thrive.” Elections will be held for all Texas Senate seats in 2012 due to the population and redistricting changes brought on by the new decade. Senate District Two is comprised of all of Hunt, Fannin, Delta, Hopkins, Rains, Van Zandt, Kaufman and Rockwall Counties along with some of the eastern portions of Dallas and Dallas County, including South Garland, Mesquite, Sunnyvale and Seagoville. Senator Deuell serves as Chairman of the Senate Nominations Committee, ViceChairman of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, and he holds seats on the Senate Finance Committee and Senate Natural Resources Committee. Deuell is the author of the landmark Jessica’s Law, which is the toughest law in the nation dealing with child predators. This past legislatives session’s accomplishments included new guidelines authored by Deuell to help schools protect young athletes against concussions while playing a sport. He has also passed innovative legislation to assist families with disabled children, as well as disabled adults, in obtaining health insurance coverage. Bob and his wife Marilyn have been married for 42 years and have three grown children. The Deuells are members of Aldersgate Church in Greenville, where Bob plays the drums as part of the Sunday morning worship team.