Education:
JD, University of Texas School of Law, 1982
BA, Economics, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical (A&M) University, 1979

Professional Experience:
Chief Executive Officer, Family Support Assurance Corporation, 2001-present
Owner, San Jacinto Ventures, 1996-present
Vice President, Green Mountain Energy Company, 1999-2001
Vice President, Maverick Capital, 1993-1996.
Executive Director, National Republican Senatorial Committee, 1991-1993
State Director, United States Senator Phil Gramm, 1985-1989

Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2000-present

Organizations:
Board Member, Children's Education Fund, 2000-present
Volunteer and Board Member, American Cancer Society of Dallas, 1997-present
Board Member, Texas Public Policy Foundation, 1998-2001
Eagle Scout
Member, Saint Michael and All Angels Church

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Chair, Republican Study Committee, 2007-2008
Chair, Republican Steering Committee Budget and Spending Task Force
Chair, Republican Study Committee, Budget and Appropriations Task Force
Co-Founder, Washington Waste Watchers

Committees:
Budget, Member
Financial Services, Member
Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises, Member
Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, Ranking Member

• Ken Ashby (Libertarian)
• Tom Berry (Democratic)