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Representative Jeb Hensarling (TX)


Current Office: U.S. House
Current District: 5
Office Seeking: U.S. House
District Seeking: 5
First Elected: 11/05/2002
Last Elected: 11/04/2008
Next Election: 2010
Party: Republican



Background Information
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Melissa
2 Children: Claire, Travis.
Birth Date: 05/29/1957
Birthplace: Stephenville, TX
Home City: Dallas, TX
Religion: Episcopalian

Education:
JD, University of Texas School at Law, 1982
BA, Economics, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical 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.

Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2000-present
Executive Director, National Republican Senatorial Committee, 1991-1993
State Director, United States Senator Phil Gramm, 1985-1989.


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 Steering Committee Budget and Spending Task Force
Chair, Republican Study Committee
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




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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail:
http://www.house.gov/hensarlin ...
Washington, D.C. Website:
http://www.house.gov/hensarlin ...

Washington, D.C. Address
129 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3484
Fax: 202-226-4888
District Address
6510 Abrams Road, Suite 243
Dallas, TX 75231
Phone: 214-349-9996
Fax: 214-349-0738
District Address
702 East Corsicana Street
Athens, TX 75751
Phone: 903-675-8288
Fax: 903-675-8351
Key Staff Address
Dee Buchanan
Chief of Staff
132 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4305
Phone: 202-225-3484
Fax: 202-226-4888
Key Staff Address
Chelsea Brown
Scheduler
132 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4305
Phone: 202-225-3484
Fax: 202-226-4888
Key Staff Address
David Ward
Press Secretary
132 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4305
Phone: 202-225-3484
Fax: 202-226-4888
Campaign Address
Post Office Box 820504
Dallas, TX 75382
Phone: 972-922-0022





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