David Spiller (politician)

David Lee Spiller (born February 4, 1961) is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 68th district. He was elected in a March 9, 2021 special election.

David Spiller
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 68th district
Assumed office
March 9, 2021
Preceded byDrew Springer
Personal details
Born
David Lee Spiller

(1961-02-04) February 4, 1961 (age 63)
Jacksboro, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseGinger
Children2
EducationUniversity of Texas at Austin (BBA)
St. Mary's University (JD)

Early life and education

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Spiller was born and raised in Jacksboro, Texas, where he graduated from Jacksboro High School. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin and a Juris Doctor from St. Mary's University School of Law.[1]

Career

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Since graduating from law school, Spiller has owned and operated Spiller & Spiller with his brother and two sons. Spiller has also served as Jacksboro City Attorney and general counsel for the Jack County, Texas Hospital District.[2] Spiller also owns the Spiller Oil & Gas Company and Spiller Bonding Company.[3] He was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in a 2021 special election to replace Drew Springer.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ Representatives, Texas House of. "Texas House of Representatives David Spiller". www.house.texas.gov. Archived from the original on 2017-05-06. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  2. ^ "Candidate profile: Texas House District 68 – David Spiller, Craig Carter". Texomashomepage.com. 2021-01-12. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  3. ^ "Rep. David Spiller - Texas State Directory Online". www.txdirectory.com. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  4. ^ Svitek, Patrick (2021-02-23). "Republican David Spiller wins rural Texas House seat, replacing Drew Springer". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  5. ^ "David Spiller". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
Texas House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the
Texas House of Representatives
from the 68th district

2021–present
Incumbent