8. Senator of Texas 2 nd term First elected : 2002 Party : Republican Residence : Austin Marital Status : Married (Sandy) Prev . Occupation : Attorney Prev . Political Exp .: Bexar Co. District Judge, 1984-1990; TX Supreme Court, 1991-97; TX Atty. General, 1999-2002 Education : BA Trinity University, 1973; JD St. Mary's School of Law, 1977; LLM University of Virginia, 1995 Birthdate : 02/02/1952 Birthplace : Houston, TX Religion : Church of Christ