Lloyd Doggett
United States Representative from Texas
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 |
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