John Culberson

John Abney Culberson (born August 24, 1956), American politician, has been the Republican congressman representing the Texas 7th congressional district (map) in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2001.

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Born in Houston, Culberson attended Lamar High School. He graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1981 with a degree in history. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from South Texas College of Law in 1989. During his time in law school Culberson was elected to the Texas House of Representatives, serving his first term in 1987. He was a member of the Republican Whip team, becoming Minority Whip in 1999 during his last term. Culberson began working for the lawfirm of Lorance and Thompson after he graduated from SMU, and began practicing law there after he received his law degree, which he continues to do to this day.

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Culberson was elected to the House in his first attempt in 2000, taking about 75% of the vote and facing no serious competition. He has since been reelected twice.

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He is a member of the Appropriations Committee.

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