Byron Cook

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Byron Cook
Texas House of Representatives District 8
Incumbent
Assumed office
2003
Current term ends
2010
Political party Republican
Profession Businessman/Rancher
Website Byron Cook

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Byron Cook is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 8 since 2003.

Cook received his associate Degree from Navarro College and is a businessman/rancher.[1]

Issue positions

Cook did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]

Committee membership

Sponsored legislation

  • HB 728 - Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Navarro County.
  • HB 1682 - Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Navarro County.
  • HB 3105 - Relating to the release on parole or revocation of parole or mandatory supervision of certain inmates placed in certain residential facilities.
  • HB 3958 - Relating to the administrative personnel, human resources, and payroll functions of state schools for persons with mental retardation.[3]

Major donors

Below are Cook's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[4]

Contributor 2008 total
Texans for Lawsuit Reform $20,000
Texas Economic Development Council Inc PAC $10,500
Billy & Tammy Lide $10,000
Bobby & Deana Lide $10,000
Roy Hill $6,975

External links

References

  1. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Byron Cook
  2. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Byron Cook Issue Positions
  3. ↑ Texas Legislature - Bills Authored/Joint Authored by Rep. Cook
  4. ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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