Republican State Representative Jim Keffer announced his grassroots leadership team. The partial list includes over 250 elected officials, conservative leaders and community activists from each of the 8 counties of the newly drawn House District 60.
Long known for being a taxpayer “watchdog,” it is estimated that Rep. Keffer’s tax-cutting legislation has saved Texas families, homeowners and businesses billions of tax dollars. Earlier this year, Keffer started an online petition website calling for a balanced federal budget. The site www.balanceourfederalbudgetnow.com has received thousands of visits and signatures from taxpayers in House District 60 and across the state. Rep. Keffer plans to personally deliver the petition signatures to members of Congress later this year.
During the past session he fought and prevented the closure of Ranger College and other community colleges across Texas. He also helped pass a balanced state budget without raising taxes, photo ID legislation, eminent domain reform, stronger pro-life legislation, and additional 2nd amendment freedoms. Jim also co-founded the “Republican Party of Texas Debt Busters” program that helped get the Republican Party of Texas out of debt.For his accomplishments during the past session Jim was rated by Texas Monthly magazine as one of the Top Ten Legislators and was also recently rated by Capitol Inside political newsletter as one of the Top Ten Legislators of the past decade.
“There is no question that Jim is the best person to represent us in the Texas House,” Former Brownwood Mayor Bert Massey said. “He fights to keep our taxes low, listens to the concerns of his constituents and delivers real results for the district. I’m proud to be on his campaign leadership team.”
Over the past several months, Rep. Keffer has traveled to each county in the district and met with individuals to discuss local issues and to personally ask for support. He will continue to build his grassroots leadership team in the months ahead.
“It is a true honor to have the support of so many respected leaders and friends from this district,” Rep. Keffer said. “Our campaign is open to all House District 60 citizens who share our commitment to defending our children, our community, and our conservative values. I also pledge to continue being a taxpayer watchdog and protecting our local rural interests in the Texas legislature.”
Jim and his wife, Leslie, first met at a church summer camp in East Texas. This year, they celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary and have 3 grown sons, a daughter-in-law and two grandchildren. Keffer is president of EBAA Iron Sales, Inc. and is a graduate of Texas Tech University. EBAA Iron is a family owned and operated iron foundry business with plants in
Eastland and Albany, Texas and is one of the largest employers in his community. Jim has also given generously with his time in the community. He has served as Deacon and Sunday School
Teacher in the first Baptist Church of Eastland, Past President of the Eastland Little League and is active with economic development through his local Chamber of Commerce and in the Texas Association of Business.
