Greenville -  Two-term State Senator Bob Deuell (R-Greenville) has made it official. He will be running for re-election to the Texas Senate in 2010.

"I look forward to seeing everyone on the campaign trail in the next few months."

In addition to filing, the Deuell campaign also announced on Thursday that Sen. Deuell had so far secured the official endorsement of the following Republican County Chairs in Senate District Two:

Dallas County - Chairman Jonathan Neerman
Rockwall County - Chairman Bill Broderick
Rains County - Chairman Rusty Basham
Delta County - Chairman Derrell London
Hunt County - Chairman David Hale
Kaufman County - Chairman Bill Baker
Fannin County - Chairman Joe Ward

First elected in 2002, Deuell has continued to distinguish himself over four legislative sessions.

As a continuous member of the Senate Finance Committee since 2004, Senator Deuell has worked hard for sound, conservative fiscal policy. As a result of his adherence to fiscal discipline, Deuell helped the Texas Senate again pass a balanced budget in 2009 while giving a tax cut to our state's small businesses.

Senator Deuell also currently serves as Vice-Chair to both the Senate State Affairs Committee and the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. 

In his four legislative sessions, Sen. Deuell has passed over 175 pieces of legislation dealing with every major issue in Texas. Bills passed by Sen. Deuell included measures to reduce property taxes, bring about greater efficiencies in state government, strengthen our DWI laws and promote economic development. One of Deuell's most notable pieces of legislation was the landmark "Jessica's Law," which contained some of the strongest punishments in the country for child predators.

A leader on conservative issues, Senator Deuell has a 100% pro-life rating, and is A+ rated by the National Rifle Association. In addition, he is a member of the Board of Directors for the Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute.

During his legislative career, Deuell has been honored with many awards and recognitions for his service. They include the "Crime Fighter of the Year" award by the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, "Outstanding Senator" by the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters, and the "Patient Advocacy Award" from the Texas Academy of Family Physicians. In addition, Sen. Deuell was named one of "Texas Medicine's Best" by the Texas Medical Association.

Additionally, Senator Deuell was named one of Texas' Ten Best Legislators by Texas Monthly Magazine in 2007, and was again recognized for his service by Texas Monthly this year. 

For more information, please visit www.bobdeuell.org