History and Government—Congressional Biographies—Texas

Jeb HENSARLING

(1957- )

HENSARLING, Jeb, a Representative from Texas; born in Stephenville, Erath County, Tex., on May 29, 1957; B.A., Texas A&M University, 1979; J.D., University of Texas, Austin, Tex., 1982; lawyer, private practice; staff, United States Senator Phil Gramm of Texas, 1985-1989; business executive; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Eighth and to the four succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2003-present); chair, House Republican Conference (One Hundred Twelfth Congress).

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present