Robert Franklin "Bob" Deuell
Deuell at the 2006 Hopkins County Stew Festival in Sulphur Springs, Texas
Member of the Texas Senate
from the 2nd district
In office
January 9, 2003 – January 13, 2015
Preceded byDavid H. Cain
Succeeded byBob Hall
Personal details
Born (1950-03-11) March 11, 1950
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMarilyn Deuell
ChildrenThree children
Residence(s)Greenville, Hunt County
Texas, USA
Alma materGeorge Mason University
Medical College of Virginia
ProfessionPhysician

Robert Franklin Deuell, known as Bob Deuell (born 11 March 1950)[1] is a physician from Greenville, Texas, and a former Republican member of the Texas Senate. He entered office in 2003 and represented the ten counties of Senate District 2 in the northeastern portion of the state. His term ended in 2015.

Deuell was narrowly unseated in the runoff election held on May 27, 2014; he polled 17,930 (49.6 percent) to intraparty challenger Bob Hall's 18,230 (50.4 percent).[2][3] Deuell had led a three-candidate field in the primary on March 4, with 23,847 votes (48.5 percent). Because he fell short of a majority, he was placed in the runoff with the number-two candidate, Bob Hall, who in the primary polled 19,085 votes (38.8 percent). The remaining 6,240 votes (12.7 percent) went to the third candidate, Mark Thompson.[4]

Background

Deuell, was educated at George Mason University in Fairfax County, Virginia, and the Medical College of Virginia. He is a partner in Primary Care Associates in Greenville, Texas. He is a member of the American Medical Association and Texas Medical Association. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Legislative history

During the Seventy-ninth Texas Legislature (2005), Deuell passed legislation to help ensure firefighters and other first responders who contract diseases in the line of duty receive the benefits they deserve (Senate Bill 310), created a statewide stroke emergency plan with the Texas Stroke Act (Senate Bill 330), authorized a medical dispatch program for rural areas (Senate Bill 523) and set up a Medicaid buy-in program for the working disabled (Senate Bill 565). Deuell also worked to ensure passage of bills dealing with issues such as education, transportation, lawsuit reform and family issues.

In the Eightieth Texas Legislature Senator Deuell was tapped by Lt. Governor David Dewhurst to carry Jessica's Law legislation, aimed at protecting society's most vulnerable population from child predators. Governor Rick Perry signed this bill into law on July 17, 2007. Deuell also worked to advance issues as diverse as Medicaid reform and incentives programs to attract film and television production to Texas. For his work in this Session, Deuell was named as one of Texas Monthly's Best Legislators.

In 2013, Deuell co-authored legislation that would require abortion providers to abide by the same regulations as ambulatory surgical centers. Critics characterized the bill as a TRAP law that would enact a "virtual ban on abortion in Texas."[5][6]

Deuell and a young patient

Leadership while in Senate

Deuell was the chairman of the Senate Committee on Economic Development, serving on the Senate Finance and Natural Resources committees, and was vice-chair of both the Health and Human Services and State Affairs committees.

In addition, Deuell was selected by Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst to serve on the Senate Select Committee on Water Policy. He was a vice-chair of the Rural Caucus. Senator Deuell is a former chair of the Senate Republican Caucus.

Election history

Most recent elections

2014

Republican Primary Runoff, 2014: Senate District 2[7]
Candidate Votes  % ±
✓ Bob Hall 18,230 50.4
Bob Deuell 17,930 49.6
Majority
Turnout 36,160
Republican Primary, 2014: Senate District 2[8]
Candidate Votes  % ±
✓ Bob Hall 19,085 38.8
✓ Bob Deuell 23,847 48.5
Mark Thompson 6,240 12.7
Majority
Turnout 49,172

2010

Texas general election, 2010: Senate District 2[9]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Bob Deuell 105,779 66.38 -12.30
Democratic Kathleen Shaw 53,566 33.61 -10.95
Turnout 159,345 +35.64
Republican hold

2006

Texas general election, 2006: Senate District 2[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Bob Deuell 92,431 78.68 +24.74
Libertarian Dennis Kaptain 25,403 21.31 +19.82
Majority 67,388 57.36 +47.98
Turnout 117,474 -20.86
Republican hold
Republican primary, 2006: Senate District 2[11]
Candidate Votes  % ±
✓ Bob Deuell 17,026 67.34
Tim McCallum 8,259 32.66
Majority 8,767 34.67
Turnout 25,285

Previous elections

2002

Texas general election, 2002: Senate District 2[12]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Bob Deuell 80,075 53.94 +7.12
Democratic David H. Cain 66,151 44.56 -8.61
Libertarian Robert Parker 2,217 1.49 +1.49
Majority 13,924 9.38 +3.03
Turnout 148,443 -21.21
Republican gain from Democratic

2000

Texas general election, 2000: Senate District 2[13]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Bob Deuell 88,212 46.82 -1.00
Democratic David H. Cain 100,181 53.18 +1.00
Majority 11,969 6.35 +2.01
Turnout 188,393 +19.02
Democratic hold
Republican primary runoff, 2000: Senate District 2[14]
Candidate Votes  % ±
✓ Bob Deuell 4,633 62.79
Richard Harvey 2,746 37.21
Majority 1,887 25.57
Turnout 7,379
Republican primary, 2000: Senate District 2[15]
Candidate Votes  % ±
✓ Bob Deuell 9,916 36.60
✓ Richard Harvey 10,263 37.88
Keith Wheeler 6,912 25.51
Turnout 27,091

References

  1. ↑ Office of the Secretary of State (Texas) (2002-09-13). "State Senate Candidates for 2002 General Election". Archived from the original on 2008-02-13. Retrieved 2006-12-26.
  2. ↑ "2014 Republican Party Primary Runoff: Election Night Returns". Texas Secretary of State. Archived from the original on May 29, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2014.
  3. ↑ Leszcynski, Ray. Bob Hall ousts District 2 incumbent Deuell, Dallas Morning News, May 27, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Republican primary election returns, March 4, 2014 (Senate District 10)". team1.sos.state.tx.us. Archived from the original on March 5, 2014. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
  5. ↑ "State Senate Bill Would Close Almost All Texas Abortion Clinics". CBS Dallas / Fort Worth. March 19, 2013.
  6. ↑ Merlan, Anna (March 20, 2013). "Senate Committee Approves New, Ridiculous Standards That Could Shut Down Most Abortion Clinics In Texas". Dallas Observer.
  7. ↑ "2006 Republican Party Primary Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2006-11-08. Retrieved 2006-12-29.
  8. ↑ "2006 Republican Party Primary Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2006-11-08. Retrieved 2006-12-29.
  9. ↑ "2010 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2006-11-08. Retrieved 2013-11-17.
  10. ↑ "2006 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2006-11-08. Retrieved 2006-12-29.
  11. ↑ "2006 Republican Party Primary Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2006-11-08. Retrieved 2006-12-29.
  12. ↑ "2002 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2006-11-08. Retrieved 2006-12-29.
  13. ↑ "2000 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2006-11-08. Retrieved 2006-12-29.
  14. ↑ "2000 Republican Party Primary Runoff Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2006-11-08. Retrieved 2006-12-29.
  15. ↑ "2000 Republican Party Primary Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2006-11-08. Retrieved 2006-12-29.
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