Ted Poe

Lloyd "Ted" Poe, a Republican, has represented the Second Congressional District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2005.

Environmental record
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Background
Poe was born September 10, 1948 in Temple, Texas. He graduated from Abilene Christian University with a degree in Political science and earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Houston Law Center. After serving as a chief felony prosecutor in Harris County (Houston) for eight years, Poe was appointed as a felony court judge in Harris County in 1981. As a judge, he gained national prominence for his unusual criminal sentences that included ordering thieves to carry signs in front of stores they stole from and requiring murderers to place a photo of their victim on the wall of their prison cell.

Congressional Career
In 2004, Poe ran for the U.S. House in the 2nd District of Texas against Nick Lampson, who was an incumbent redistricted into District 2. Poe won 55% of the vote to Lampson's 43%.

2006 elections
In 2006, the Democrats nominated Gary E. Binderim to face Poe in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006)  Poe retained his seat.

Money in politics
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Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)

 * House Committee on Foreign Affairs
 * Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats
 * Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade
 * House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
 * Subcommittee on Aviation
 * Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
 * Subcommittee on Highways, Transit & Pipelines

Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)

 * House Committee on Armed Services
 * House Committee on International Relations
 * Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats
 * Subcommittee on International Terrorism and Nonproliferation
 * House Committee on Small Business
 * Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform and Oversight
 * Subcommittee on Tax Finance and Exports
 * House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
 * Subcommittee on Aviation
 * Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment

Coalitions and Caucuses

 * Founder, Congressional Victims Caucus

Boards and other Affiliations

 * Abilene Christian University
 * CASA-Child Advocates
 * Child Abuse Prevention Council
 * Children's Assessment Center
 * Co-Founder/President, Christian School of Kingwood
 * Member, Church of Christ
 * Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE)
 * Houston International Theater School
 * Mothers Against Drunk Driving
 * Board Member, National Children's Alliance
 * Northland Christian School
 * Parents of Murdered Children
 * Roseate Women's Center for Abused Women

External resources

 * Official website
 * Campaign website
 * Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database

Local blogs and discussion sites

 * Burnt Orange Report

External articles

 * Steve Benen, "Republican quotes KKK founder on House floor," The Carpetbagger Report, May 8, 2007. Includes report from Roll Call.
 * John Amato, "Rep. Ted Poe’s ode to the KKK’s Grand Wizard on the HOUSE floor," Crooks and Liars, May 8, 2007.
 * "Rep. Poe Quotes Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard On House Floor," Think Progress, May 8, 2007.