A huge thanks to everyone for making the fish fry and fundraiser so successful!

Bring the family for a big helping of southern goodness! Hope to see you there!

Supporters of State Representative Jimmie Don Aycock invite You to a Fish Fry & Fundraiser with special guest Texas Comptroller Susan Combs.

Thursday, April 26  •  5:30 PM
Special Events Center  •  South W.S. Young Drive, Killeen

Sponsored by the Texas Veterinary Medical Association

Veterans Commission Photo

The Texas Veterans Commission held its Annual Veterans Summit Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Representative Jimmie Don Aycock was asked to participate in a legislative pannel addressing veteran/military issues in the upcoming 83rd legislature. Aycock voiced the need to assist service members with education benefits, especially encouraging the granting of college credit for training received while serving. He said, ” As the looming military reduductions take place we must be prepared to assist our returning service members transition into the Texas workforce. The best way to do that is through helping them obtain credentials that lead to a good job.”  Aycock is a veteran who formerly served as post veterinarian at Ft. Hood.

The Texas State PTA traveled to Killeen December 13 to present their “Legislative Honor Roll” award to Representative Jimmie Don Aycock. Rep. Aycock was successful in attaching several “pro-education” amendments to the budget. He was also joint author on HB275 which lessened the cuts to public education by more than $5 Billion. Responding to the award Aycock said “There were a lot of hard decisions last session. It is good to be reminded that there were successful opportunities to do good things for our schools even during hard times.”

Representative Jimmie Don Aycock made his re-election as State Representative for House District 54 official by filing for office today; the first day candidates can file to be on the ballot in 2012.  Aycock is a member of the powerful Appropriations Committee, serving as the Chair of the Subcommittee on Current Fiscal Condition.  He also sits on the Committee on Public Education.

Rep. Aycock said, “Bell County residents can count on me to continue advocating for their needs in the State Legislature.  I grew up here and understand the issues facing our community – the need for quality education, low taxes, and making our community safe.  With the support of voters, I will continue to be an effective voice for District 54 values.”

Born and raised in Bell County, Aycock is a veterinarian, rancher, and businessman.  The Killeen Chamber of Commerce honored him with the prestigious title of “Citizen of the Year” in 2008.  He was also a captain in the United States Army from 1970–1972, having received the Army Commendation Medal.

Aycock has held numerous leadership positions in the community, including director of the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, past president of the Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce, and director of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association.  He also served as a member of the Killeen ISD Board of Trustees, Treasurer of the Central Texas College Board of Trustees, and President of both the Comanche Hills Utility District and Bell County WCID #3.

Aycock is Deacon and Trustee at First Baptist Church of Killeen where he has taught Bible study for many years. He and his wife of 44 years, Marie, are the proud parents of two children and four grandchildren.

Texas Parent Teacher Association has honored Jimmie Don Aycock (R-KIlleen) by placing him on their Legislative Honor Roll. The release stated “(Rep. Aycock) took specific steps to improve opportunities for Texas Children.”
Aycock states ” I was fortunate to be in a position to add several items to the budget that helped Texas students and schools. At a time of great budget difficulty we must all look for ideas that better the education of the children of Texas. I am greatly honored and humbled by this recognition by Texas PTA.”

On Tuesday, Jimmie Don Aycock spoke with the Retired Teachers Association of Lampasas. Discussion centered around the Teacher Retirement Fund and decisions to be made in future legislative sessions regarding the TRS and whether it should continue as a defined benefit plan or a switch to a defined contribution plan. Aycock said that members should pay close attention to this issue as legislation will have profound effects on their future retirement plan.