John Otto
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| John Otto | |
| Texas House of Representatives District 18 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2005 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Certified Public Accountant |
| Website | John Otto |
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John Otto is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 18 since 2005.
Otto received his BBA in Accounting from Texas A&M University, and works as a Certified Public Accountant.[1]
Issue positions
Otto 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
- Appropriations Committee, Texas House
- Appropriations-S/C on General Government (Chair)
- Appropriations-S/C on Hurricane
- Ways & Means Committee, Texas House (Vice Chair)
Sponsored legislation
- HB 1367 - Relating to the powers and duties of the Liberty Lakes Fresh Water Supply District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
- HB 1368 - Relating to the powers and duties of the Plum Creek Fresh Water Supply District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
- HB 2978 - Relating to the creation of alternative fuel programs to be funded by the Texas emissions reduction plan fund.
- HB 4802 - Relating to the creation of the Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 6; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.[3]
Major donors
Below are Otto's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[4]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Texas Assoc of Realtors | $19,862 |
| AT&T | $5,112 |
| Curtis Mewbourne | $5,000 |
| Ryan Inc Texas PAC | $5,000 |
| Hillco Partners | $4,500 |
External links
- Texas House of Representatives - Rep. Otto
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Freedom Speaks profile
- Texas Conservative Coalition profile
- Texas State Directory profile
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