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Verified July 31, 2026

JOHN R. CARTER, Republican, of Round Rock, TX; born in Houston, TX, November 6, 1941; education: B.S., Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 1964; J.D., University of Texas Law School, Austin, TX, 1969; professional history: attorney; private law practice; judge; Texas District Court, 1981- 2001; election history: elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002; reelected to each succeeding Congress.

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Committee on AppropriationsMember
  • Defense · Member
  • Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies · Chair
  • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies · Member

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Congressional Army Caucus (Co-Chair)