Bob Deuell, MD (born 11 March 1950)^[1] is a conservative Republican member of the Texas Senate, representing the 10 counties of Senate District 2 in Northeast Texas, since 2003. He was educated at George Mason University and the Medical College of Virginia in order to become a family physician. Deuell is a partner in Primary Care Associates of Greenville, Texas, and is a member of the American Medical Association and Texas Medical Association. He is Board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. The Texas Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Texas. ... District 2 of the Texas Senate is a senatorial district that serves all of Delta, Fannin, Hopkins, Hunt, Kaufman, Rains, Rockwall and Van Zandt counties, and portions of Dallas and Smith counties in the U.S. state of Texas. ... Open seat redirects here. ... is the 70th day of the year (71st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... GOP redirects here. ... For other uses, see Doctor. ... is the 70th day of the year (71st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Conservatism is a term used to describe political philosophies that favor tradition and gradual change, where tradition refers to religious, cultural, or nationally defined beliefs and customs. ... GOP redirects here. ... The Texas Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Texas. ... District 2 of the Texas Senate is a senatorial district that serves all of Delta, Fannin, Hopkins, Hunt, Kaufman, Rains, Rockwall and Van Zandt counties, and portions of Dallas and Smith counties in the U.S. state of Texas. ... For other uses, see Texas (disambiguation). ... George Mason University, also known as GMU or simply Mason, is a public university in the United States. ... The Medical College of Virginia was the name of the medical school that merged with the Richmond Professional Institute to form Virginia Commonwealth University. ... Flag of Greenville Greenville is a city in Hunt County, Texas, in the United States. ... The American Medical Association (AMA) is the largest association of medical doctors in the United States. ... The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) is a non-profit, independent physician organization in the U.S. that certifies physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties. ...

Highlights of recent legislation

During the Seventy-ninth Texas Legislature, Deuell passed legislation that will 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. The Seventy-ninth Texas Legislature met from 11 January to 30 May 2005 in regular session, and in consecutive called sessions from 21 June to 20 July (First called session) and 21 July to 19 August 2005 (Second called session). ... Firefighter with an axe A firefighter, sometimes still called a fireman though women have increasingly joined firefighting units, is a person who is trained and equipped to put out fires, rescue people and in some areas provide emergency medical services. ... For other uses, see Stroke (disambiguation). ... Medicaid is the US health insurance program for individuals and families with low incomes and resources. ...

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. The Eightieth Texas Legislature will meet in regular session beginning 9 January 2007. ... Texas Lt. ... It has been suggested that Jessica Lunsford Act be merged into this article or section. ... James Richard Perry (b. ... Medicaid is the US health insurance program for individuals and families with low incomes and resources. ...

For his work in this Session, Deuell was named as one of Texas Monthly's Ten Best Legislators. Texas Monthly is a monthly American magazine published in Austin, Texas. ...

Honors

Dr. Deuell and a young patient.

From early on in his legislative career Deuell received widespread recognition for his service through awards and accolades such as the “Fighter for Free Enterprise Award,” from the Texas Association of Business, the “CLEAT Legislative Award” from the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, being named “Outstanding Senator”' by the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters, receipt of the “Patient Advocacy Award” from the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, being named “Freshman Senator of the Year” by the Texas Young Republican Federation, and receiving an “A++” rating from the Texas Right to Life Committee. In addition, Deuell was honored with the “Patiente Protectorate Award’ and was named one of “Texas Medicine’s Best” by the Texas Medical Association. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1920 × 2560 pixel, file size: 438 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1920 × 2560 pixel, file size: 438 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free...

• In February of 2005 Deuell was honored by Goodwill Industries of Texas for advocacy in support of Texans with disabilities. The “Goodwill Distinguished Service Award,” the first of its kind to be awarded to a member of the Texas Legislature, is presented for “exemplary service and outstanding advocacy on behalf of persons with disabilities.”

• Following the conclusion of the 79th Legislative Session, Deuell received the American Heart Association's “Heart of Honor” award for contributions in reducing the death and disability of heart disease and stroke in Texas. The “Heart of Honor” is the top honor given by the American Heart Association.

• In July of 2005 Deuell received the “Legislative Crimefighter of the Year” Award from the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas for his work on behalf of the law enforcement community in the 79th Legislature.

• Following the 80th Legislature, Sen. Deuell was named as a "key legislator" of the Session by Texas Propane, the magazine of the Texas Propane Gas Association.

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Currently

Deuell serves on the Senate Finance, Natural Resources and Criminal Justice Committees and is Vice-Chair of the Health and Human Services Committee.

In addition, Deuell was selected by Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst to serve on the Senate Select Committee on Water Policy, and also serves as a Vice-Chair of the Rural Caucus. Texas Lt. ...

Deuell and his wife Marilyn reside in Greenville and have three children: Paul, Brian and Jennifer.

Trivia

• Before entering medical school in the late 1970s, Deuell enjoyed a career as a professional drummer and played behind such disparate artists as Ike & Tina Turner and Bob Hope. He sat in with the veteran Western Swing band Asleep at the Wheel at an inaugural ball for George W. Bush in January 2005.
• While much of his time today is taken up by his official duties and his medical practice, Deuell still plays the drums whenever asked for charitable events. In addition, his appreciation for music is such that he is known as the “Senator for Texas Music” because of legislation authored such as Senate Resolution 292, which made April 3, 2005 “Bob Wills Day” at the Texas Capitol, and Senate Bill 1100 which would have created the "Texas Music History Tour" to promote Texas Tourism and the state's rich musical heritage.
• Deuell was inspired to enter public service by his great admiration for former President Ronald Reagan.
• Deuell's first introduction to elected office was as a member of the Greenville School Board.

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Election History

Most recent elections

2006

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Previous elections

2002

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2000

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References

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External links

• Texas Senator Bob Deuell (R-02)
• Campaign Site bobdeuell.org
• American Heart Association
• Texas Monthly's 10 Best Belo Blog
• Bois d'Arc Dixieland Band

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