Senator Purgason's term in office expired January 9, 2013.

Committee Membership:
  Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources
  General Laws
  Governmental Accountability
  Ways & Means and Fiscal Oversight, Chairman
  Joint Committee on Government Accountability

Counties Represented:
  Camden, Howell, Laclede,
  Oregon, Shannon, Texas
  and Wright

Legislative Service:
  Elected to the Senate:
    2004, 2008
  House of Representatives:
    1996 - 2004