Craig Eiland
Craig Eiland is a former Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 23 from 1996 to 2015. He served as Speaker Pro Tempore in the 2009-2010 session. Eiland did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Eiland graduated from Stanton High School and attended Baylor University for both his bachelor's and law degrees.
Eiland is an attorney, and has had his own private law practice since 1992.
He is involved with a number of organizations, including the Galveston Island Rotary Club, Dickinson Economic Development, Galveston Chamber of Commerce, Galveston County Bar Association, Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church in Galveston, National Conference of Insurance Legislators, and the State Bar of Texas.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Eiland served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Calendars |
| • Insurance, Vice chair |
| • Ways & Means |
2011-2012
Eiland served on the following Texas House of Representatives committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Insurance, Vice chair |
Issues
Proposed Legislation
2009
- HB 223 - Relating to regulation of the secondary market in certain physician and health care provider discounts; providing administrative penalties.
- HB 1288 - Relating to property owner, contractor, and subcontractor liability for certain damages.
- HB 1811 - Relating to the standard of causation in claims involving mesothelioma caused by exposure to asbestos fibers.
- HB 2752 - Relating to independent audits of insurer financial statements and insurer internal controls.[2]
Renewable energy
On January 23, 2013, Eiland filed House Bill 621. The bill would extend Texas Economic Development Act, scheduled to expire on December 31, 2014, until December 31, 2024. The Act, passed in 2007, created property tax credits to encourage renewable energy, manufacturing, and research and development. Jeffrey Clark, the executive director of the Wind Coalition, told the New York Times, "If [the tax credits are] not renewed, my companies will be investing in Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska."[3] Bill Peacock of the conservative Texas Public Policy Foundation criticized HB 621 as extending expensive and inefficient tax credits.[4] HB 621 was referred to the Ways & Means Committee on February 25.
Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
In February 2011, Eiland admitted to receiving more than $620,000 in legal fees from a multi-million dollar Hurricane Ike settlement with the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA), the sole state insurer for wind and hail coverage for 14 coastal counties and part of Harris County.[5]
Eiland is also vice-chair for the Insurance Committee, Texas House of Representatives which is responsible for overseeing TWIA. He has said that the legal fees would not impact how he would vote on issue pertaining to TWIA.[6]
Elections
2012
Eiland won re-election in the 2012 election for Texas House of Representatives, District 23. Eiland ran unopposed in the May 29 primary election and defeated Wayne Faircloth (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Craig Eiland Incumbent |
53.9% | 30,423 | |
| Republican | Wayne Faircloth | 46.1% | 25,987 | |
| Total Votes | 56,410 | |||
2010
Eiland won re-election to the 23rd District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the March 2nd primary. Eiland defeated Republican Gary Wilson in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 23 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Craig Eiland (D)
|
17,631 | 53.16% | ||
| Gary Wilson (R) | 15,534 | 46.83% | ||
2008
In November 2008, Eiland won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 23rd District, defeating Charles Earley (L).[7]
Eiland raised $80,375 for his campaign while Earley raised $0.[8]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 23 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Craig Eiland (D)
|
31,195 | |||
| Charles Earley (L) | 4,743 | |||
2006
In November 2006, Eiland won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 23rd District, defeating Raymond Lloyd (L).[7]
Eiland raised $218,709 for his campaign while Lloyd raised $0.[9]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 23 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Craig Eiland (D)
|
22,618 | |||
| Raymond Lloyd (L) | 4,743 | |||
2004
In November 2008, Eiland won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 23rd District, unopposed.[7]
Eiland raised $105,190 for his campaign.[10]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 23 (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Craig Eiland (D)
|
34,728 | |||
2002
In November 2002, Eiland won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 23rd District, unopposed.[7]
Eiland raised $373,037 for his campaign.[11]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 23 (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Craig Eiland (D)
|
23,267 | |||
2000
In November 2000, Eiland won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 23rd District, defeating John Hart (R).[7]
Eiland raised $373,037 for his campaign while Hart raised $1,509.[12]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 23 (2000) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Craig Eiland (D)
|
27,052 | |||
| Raymond Lloyd (L) | 18,473 | |||
1998
In November 1998, Eiland won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 23rd District, defeating Dave Hart (R).[7]
Eiland raised $260,381 for his campaign while Hart raised $2,270.[13]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 23 (1998) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Craig Eiland (D)
|
16,558 | |||
| Dave Hart (R) | 11,823 | |||
1996
In November 1996, Eiland won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 23rd District, unopposed.[7]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 23 (1996) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Craig Eiland (D)
|
25,503 | |||
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2014
In 2014, the Texas State Legislature did not hold a regular session.
2013
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In 2013, the Texas State Legislature was in its 83rd legislative session from January 8 through May 27. Thirty minutes after the regular session ended, Governor Rick Perry called legislators back for a special session starting that evening.[14] Two additional called sessions were held from July 1 through July 30 and July 30 through August 5.[15]
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2012
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2011
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In 2011, the Texas State Legislature was in its 82nd legislative session from January 11 through May 30. A special session was called for May 31 through June 29.[15]
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See also
- Texas State Legislature
- Texas House of Representatives
- Texas House of Representatives Committees
- Texas Joint Committees
- Texas state legislative districts
External links
- Craig Eiland campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Official Campaign Contributions-Personal
- Official Campaign Contributions-Committee
- Follow the Money, Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Freedom Speaks profile (Archived)
- Texas State Directory profile
- Texas Political Almanac HD 23 page
- Texas Tribune profile & bio
- Vote-TX.org profile
- State Surge - legislative and voting track record
- Craig Eiland on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Texas Legislature, "Bills Authored/Joint Authored by Rep. Eiland," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ New York Times, "Clean Energy Faces Hurdles in Legislature," February 14, 2013
- ↑ Texas Public Policy Foundation, "Thinking Economically: Texas' New Wind Record and Renewable Energy Subsidies," February 15, 2013
- ↑ Texas Watchdog, "Rep. Craig Eiland, who sits on House insurance committee, said he received $620K in legal fees in case against state insurance agency TWIA," February 28,2011
- ↑ Texas Watchdog, "Rep. Craig Eiland, who sits on House insurance committee, said he received $620K in legal fees in case against state insurance agency TWIA," February 28,2011
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History," accessed February 17, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2006 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2004 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2002 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2000 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "1998 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ kten.com, "Texas Lawmakers To Tackle Redistricting In Special Session," May 29, 2013
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Legislative reference Library of Texas, "Texas Legislative Sessions and Years," accessed June 13, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Texas House District 23 1995–2015 |
Succeeded by Wayne Faircloth (R) |
