Reggie Smith (Texas politician)

Reginald Beets Smith Jr. (born February 4, 1969) is a Texas politician who currently serves in the Texas House of Representatives from the 62nd district.

Reggie Smith
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 62nd district
Assumed office
November 19, 2018
Preceded byLarry Phillips
Personal details
Born
Reginald Beets Smith Jr.

(1969-02-04) February 4, 1969[1]
Political partyRepublican
SpouseStephanie
Children3
Residence(s)Van Alstyne, Texas, U.S.
Alma materAustin College (B.S.)
South Texas College of Law
OccupationAttorney

Personal life and community involvement

Smith graduated from Austin College with a B.S. in political science in 1991, while attending the school he was a member of the Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society. Smith received a degree in law from South Texas College of Law, he then was admitted into the State Bar. He is an attorney. His wife is Stephanie and they have three children together, they are Baptist.[2]

Community service

Smith is an active volunteer in local charitable organizations. He also served on the board of directors of Big Brother Big Sisters, Friends of Scouting with the Texoma Valley Boy Scouts and The Rehab Center. Smith has also coached little league.[2]

Political career

Prior to be elected into the Texas House he served two terms as chairman of the Grayson County Republican Party. He also served on the Northern Regional Director of the Texas Republican County Chairman's Association.[2] Currently, Smith serves as in the Texas House of Representatives representing District 62. He was sworn on November 19, 2018, succeeding Larry Phillips.[3]

Electoral history
Texas General Election, 2020: Texas House District 62[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Reggie Smith 59,020 78.59
Democratic Gary D. Thomas 16,074 21.41
Total votes 75,094 100%
Texas Republican Primaries, 2020: Texas House District 62[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Reggie Smith 18,643 100
Total votes 18,643 100%
Texas General Election, 2018: Texas House District 62[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Reggie Smith 41,994 76.16
Democratic Valerie N. Hefner 12,076 21.90
Libertarian David Schaab 1,072 1.94
Total votes 55,142 100%
Texas House District 62 Special Election, 2018[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Reggie Smith 36,596 100
Total votes 36,596 100%
Texas Republican Primary Runoffs, 2018: Texas House District 62[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Reggie Smith 6,529 71.21
Republican Brent Lawson 2,531 28.79
Total votes 8,790 100%
Texas Republican Primaries, 2018: Texas House District 62[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Reggie Smith 7,937 45.84
Republican Brent Lawson 5,948 34.35
Republican Kevin Couch 3,430 19.81
Total votes 17,315 100%

References
  1. "Rep. Reggie Smith - Texas State Directory Online".
  2. Representatives, Texas House of. "Texas House of Representatives". www.house.texas.gov. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
  3. "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
  4. "Texas Election Night Results". Secretary of State of Texas. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
  5. "Race Summary Report - 2020 Republican Party Primary Election". Secretary of State of Texas. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  6. "Race Summary Report - 2018 General Election". Secretary of State of Texas. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  7. "Race Summary Report - 2018 General Election". Secretary of State of Texas. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  8. "Race Summary Report - 2018 Republican Primary Runoff". Secretary of State of Texas. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  9. "Race Summary Report - 2018 Republican Party Primary Election". Secretary of State of Texas. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
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