Education:
JD, University of Texas School of Law, Austin, 1988
BA, Computer Science, Rice University, 1985.

Professional Experience:
Chief of Staff, United States Senator John Cornyn, 2002-2007
Staff, United States Senator Phil Gramm, 1998-2002
Naval Liason Officer, United States Senate, 1995-1998
Naval Aviator, United States Navy
Officer, United States Navy Reserve.

Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2008-present.

Organizations:
Member, National Rifle Association
Member, "R" Association, Rice University
Member, Texas Bar Association
Director, Texas Lyceum
Member, Texas State Society
Member, United Methodist Church
Chancellor's Council and Littlefield Society, University of Texas.

Committees:
Homeland Security, Member
Science and Technology, Member
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Member
Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response, Member
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, Member
Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection, Member
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Member
Transportation and Infrastructure, Member

• Doug Blatt
• Kesha Rogers
• Freddie J. Wieder, Jr.