Biography
A Representative from Texas. Born in Glendale, Los Angeles County, Calif. , January 1, 1942. Graduated from R. L. Paschal High School, Fort Worth, Tex. , 1960. B. A. And B. J. , University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo. , 1964. J. D. , Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D. C. , 1970. United States Army Reserves, 1966-1972. Lawyer, private practice. Journalist. Law clerk for United State Judge Sarah T. Hughes, for the Northern District of Texas, 1970-1971. Delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1976, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, and 2000. Elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-sixth and to the twelve succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1979-January 3, 2005). Chair, House Democratic Caucus (One Hundred Sixth through One Hundred Eighth Congresses). Unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 2004.