David was born and raised in Jacksboro. After graduating from Jacksboro High School in 1979, he attended The University of Texas at Austin, where he received his B.B.A. degree in 1983. David then attended St. Mary’s University School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor degree in 1986. He immediately returned to Jacksboro to live, work and raise a family.

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David lives in Jacksboro with his wife of 36 years, Ginger. Ginger has taught school for over 30 years. David and Ginger have two sons, Mason and Reid.

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David lives in Jacksboro with his wife of 36 years, Ginger. Ginger has taught school for over 30 years. David and Ginger have two sons, Mason and Reid. Mason and his wife, Alex, have two children, Shepherd and Sloane. Reid and his wife, Haley, have two children, Carson and Campbell. David and Ginger are members of First Baptist Church of Jacksboro.

David Spiller is originally from Jacksboro. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. He lives in Jacksboro with his wife, Ginger, and they have two sons; they are members of First Baptist Church of Jacksboro.

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David then attended St. Mary’s University School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor degree in 1986. He immediately returned to Jacksboro to live, work and raise a family. David has practiced law for over 35 years with the law firm of Spiller & Spiller, now practicing with his two sons, Mason and Reid, and previously practicing with his father, James, and his brother, Scott.

David has practiced law for over 35 years with the law firm of Spiller & Spiller, now practicing with his two sons, Mason and Reid, and previously practicing with his father, James, and his brother, Scott. David also owns Spiller Title, believed to be the oldest family-owned title insurance company in the State of Texas, started by his great grandfather in 1888.

David also owns Spiller Title, believed to be the oldest family-owned title insurance company in the State of Texas, started by his great grandfather in 1888. As part of his general law practice, David has served as both City Attorney for the City of Jacksboro and General Counsel to the Jack County Hospital District for over 30 years. He is also a Credentialed Advanced mediator, having mediated well over a thousand cases.

David Spiller practices law with Spiller & Spiller and owns Spiller Title. He has served as city attorney for Jacksboro and general counsel to the Jack County Hospital District.

Terms of service footnotes

(1) Proclamations, 12/28/2020 and 2/4/2021, ordering special election on 1/23/2021 and runoff 2/23/2021 in House District 68 to serve out the unexpired term of office declined by Drew Springer. Governor Greg Abbott.
(2) David Spiller sworn 3/9/2021. Oaths of Office.
(3) David Spiller, in special election 1/23/2021 and runoff 2/23/2021, sworn 3/9/2021, succeeded unexpired term of Drew Springer, declined to qualify. Texas Secretary of State - Election Results, 2019-.

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Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County
H 68 Jan 14, 2025 - Jan 12, 2027 89th Republican Jacksboro / Jack Brown, Comanche, Cooke, Eastland, Jack, Lampasas, Mills, Montague, San Saba, Shackelford, Throckmorton, Young

David currently serves as the Texas state representative for District 68. He was elected in a 2021 special election to complete an unexpired term and is serving his third term.

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2026 Texas General Election

PROPERTY TAXES

Property taxes are too high. David supports lowering taxes, including ad valorem property taxes. Taxes should be fair, limited and uniform, and not paid by only half of the population. David co-authored a bill to completely eliminate school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes in Texas and replace it with a consumption tax.

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Supports lowering taxes, including property taxes.

Co-authored a bill to eliminate school district maintenance and operations property taxes and replace them with a consumption tax.

- Supports lowering taxes, including property taxes.
- Co-authored a bill to eliminate school district maintenance and operations property taxes and replace them with a consumption tax.

Economy

BORDER SECURITY

Securing the border has been David's number one priority since taking office. In his first session, David supported the passage of more than $3 billion to our border - the highest amount of funding appropriated for border security at the time. During the 88th Legislature, David sponsored the Interstate Compact bill that allows Governor Abbott to contract with states to share resources and intelligence to secure our border, funded $5.1 billion to fight illegal immigration, empowered State Troopers to search and arrest illegal immigrants, and provided tougher prison sentences for drug and human traffickers.

DEFENDING THE 2ND AMENDMENT

Our constitutional right to bear arms is critically important. As a National Rifle Association (NRA) member and Texas State Rifle Association (TSRA) member, David strongly supports the 2nd Amendment. David was a co-author to the landmark Constitutional Carry bill, legislation preventing federal overreach by making Texas a 2nd Amendment sanctuary state, and several other 2nd Amendment measures ensuring our right to bear arms was fully protected.

Supported more than $3 billion in border-security funding during his first legislative session.

Sponsored an Interstate Compact bill allowing the governor to contract with other states to share border-security resources and intelligence.

Supports the Second Amendment and co-authored Texas Constitutional Carry legislation and legislation designating Texas a Second Amendment sanctuary state.

- Supported more than $3 billion in border-security funding during his first legislative session.
- Sponsored an Interstate Compact bill allowing the governor to contract with other states to share border-security resources and intelligence.
- Supports the Second Amendment and co-authored Texas Constitutional Carry legislation and legislation designating Texas a Second Amendment sanctuary state.

Public Safety

VACCINE MANDATES

As a firm believer in the principles of limited government and individual liberty, David believes COVID-19 vaccines should be a voluntary decision made by individuals and families - not the government or employers.

PROTECTING INNOCENT LIFE

The sanctity of life is sacred. As a devout Christian, David will always protect and defend the unborn. David was a co-sponsor to the Heartbeat Act, which prohibits an abortion after a heartbeat is detected. In addition, David also co-authored the abortion trigger bill, which abolishes abortion upon the overturn of Roe v. Wade.

PROTECTING INNENT LIFE

The sanctity of life is sacred. As a devout Christian, David will always protect and defend the unborn. David was a co-sponsor to the Heartbeat Act, which prohibits an abortion after a heartbeat is detected. In addition, David also co-authored the abortion trigger bill, which abolishes abortion upon the overturn of Roe v. Wade.

RURAL HEALTH CARE

As General Counsel to his local hospital district for over 30 years, David understands firsthand the challenges facing rural health care and rural hospitals. This session, David was instrumental in fighting for rural health care by supporting legislation providing funding specifically to rural hospitals.

Believes COVID-19 vaccination decisions should be voluntary for individuals and families, rather than required by government or employers.

Co-sponsored the Heartbeat Act, which prohibits abortion after cardiac activity is detected, and co-authored a bill to prohibit abortion if Roe v. Wade were overturned.

Supported legislation providing funding specifically to rural hospitals.

- Believes COVID-19 vaccination decisions should be voluntary for individuals and families, rather than required by government or employers.
- Co-sponsored the Heartbeat Act, which prohibits abortion after cardiac activity is detected, and co-authored a bill to prohibit abortion if Roe v. Wade were overturned.
- Supported legislation providing funding specifically to rural hospitals.

Healthcare

PUBLIC EDUCATION

As a former School Board Trustee for 26 years, David understands the importance of providing our rural schools with the resources they need to succeed. An investment in public education is an investment in our children and in our future workforce. That's why David supported allocating $46.5 billion to our public education system and fully committed putting money back in our classrooms.

Supported allocating $46.5 billion to Texas public education.

- Supported allocating $46.5 billion to Texas public education.

Education

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David Spiller

David is from Jacksboro, Texas. He attended The University of Texas at Austin. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Texas at Austin. He also has a Juris Doctor degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. He and his wife, Ginger, have two sons and live in Jacksboro. They attend First Baptist Church of Jacksboro.

David is an attorney. He works at Spiller & Spiller law firm, where he has practiced law for over 35 years. He previously worked as General Counsel to the Jack County hospital district and as Jacksboro City Attorney.

David Spiller is currently the State Representative for Texas House District 68. He was first elected in 2020.

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Supports lowering property taxes, including ad valorem property taxes, and advocates for a consumption tax to replace school district maintenance and operations taxes.

Supports lower taxes, efficient government, and access to high-speed internet for rural Texas.

Proposes to eliminate school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes in Texas and replace them with a consumption tax.

Supports defending property and water rights for citizens.

Supports protecting Texas land from hostile foreign nations.

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Defends the Second Amendment.

Supports law enforcement and emphasizes the importance of community safety.

Opposes abortion access, co-sponsoring the Heartbeat Act and co-authoring the abortion trigger bill.

Supports funding specifically for rural hospitals.

Supports allocating $46.5 billion to public education and emphasizes the importance of providing resources to rural schools.

Supports rural schools and rural hospitals.

Supports defending property and water rights.

David Spiller is from Jacksboro, Texas. He attended Jacksboro High School. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from The University of Texas at Austin and a juris doctor degree in law from St. Mary’s University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Ginger, in Jacksboro, Texas. They attend First Baptist Church of Jacksboro.

David Spiller is currently the State Representative for House District 68. He was first elected to the Texas House in 2020 and is serving his second term. He previously served as a trustee of the Jacksboro Independent School District for 26 years.

Supports protecting property and water rights.

Supports funding rural schools and hospitals.

Supports legislation that provides funding to rural hospitals.

Supports investing in public education, saying "An investment in public education is an investment in our children and in our future workforce."

Opposes government overreach in property and water rights.

Supports protecting religious freedom, including making worship essential and preventing government from closing places of worship.

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