Lloyd Doggett
Lloyd Alton Doggett II (born October 6, 1946) is an American attorney and politician. He is a U.S. representative from Texas from 1995 to 2023. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Doggett was the only Democrat to represent any part of Austin in Congress.[1]
Lloyd Doggett | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas | |
In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | J. J. Pickle |
Succeeded by | Greg Casar |
Constituency | 10th district (1995–2005) 25th district (2005–2013) 35th district (2013–2023) |
Justice of the Texas Supreme Court | |
In office January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1994 | |
Preceded by | Ted Robertson |
Succeeded by | Priscilla Owen |
Member of the Texas Senate from the 14th district | |
In office August 18, 1973 – January 8, 1985 | |
Preceded by | Charles Herring |
Succeeded by | Gonzalo Barrientos |
Personal details | |
Born | Lloyd Alton Doggett II October 6, 1946 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Libby Belk (m. 1969) |
Children | 2 |
Education | University of Texas at Austin (BA, JD) |
Website | House website |
Lloyd Doggett Media
Doggett with Nancy Pelosi and Al Gore at Netroots Nation 2008
Lloyd Alton Doggett II (born October 6, 1946) is the U.S. Representative for Texas's 25th congressional district, serving since 2005. He previously represented Texas's 10th congressional district from 1995 to 2005. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district covers part of the state capital, Austin. From: Lloyd Doggett at English Wikipedia.