Biography
A Representative from Texas. Born in Texarkana, Miller County, Ark. , September 29, 1952. Graduated from Atlanta High School, Atlanta, Tex. , 1971. B. A. , Baylor University, Waco, Tex. , 1975. J. D. , Baylor University School of Law, Waco, Tex. , 1978. Judge, Harrison County, Tex. , 1986-1989. Judge, County Court at Law, Harrison County, Tex. , 1989-1996. Lawyer, private practice. Business executive. Elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fifth and to the three succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1997-January 3, 2005). Unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 2004.