Education:
JD, Vanderbilt University Law School, 1984
BBA, Finance, University of Texas, 1981

Professional Experience:
Attorney, Bracewell and Patterson Limited Liability Partnership, 2001-2002
Justice, Texas Supreme Court, 1995-2001
Judge, 129th District Court, Houston, Texas, 1993-1995
Attorney, Butler and Binion Limited Liability Partnership, 1984-1992
Adjunct Professor, Texas Constitutional Law, University of Texas School of Law

Political Experience:
Attorney General, State of Texas, 2002-present

Organizations:
Honorary State Chair, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Texas, 2004
Member, Central Texas Chapter, Goodwill Industries
Member, Justice for All
Advisory Board, Career and Recovery Resources Incorporated
Former Trustee, Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research Foundation

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Member, Governor's Committee to Promote Adoption