Leo Berman
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| Leo Berman | |
| Texas House of Representatives District 6 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1999 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Public Affairs Executive (retired) |
| Website | Leo Berman |
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Leo Berman is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 6 since 1999.
Berman worked as a Public Affairs Executive with Sun Exploration and Production Company from 1980-1991, and served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army from 1958-1976.
He served as Mayor Pro Tempore of Arlington from 1983-1984 and council member from 1979-1985. Berman is a member of a number of organizations, including the Tyler Sojourner's Club, Bethesda Health Clinic Board,East Texas Council Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America, and the Hideaway Lake Kiwanis Club.[1]
Issue positions
Berman's answers to the Texas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. He did not reply when asked his top legislative priorities.[2]
Committee membership
Sponsored legislation
- HB 251 - Relating to the use of public resources to make communications that contain political advertising; providing a criminal penalty.
- HB 255 - Relating to prohibiting admission by public institutions of higher education of applicants who are not lawfully authorized to be present in the United States.
- HB 370 - Relating to the establishment of English as the official language of Texas and the requirement that official acts of government be taken in English.
- HB 596 - Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Smith County.[3]
Major donors
Below are Flynn's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[4]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma - Mr Gregory Pyle Chief | $4,008 |
| Texas Conservative Coalition | $2,808 |
| Luminant Holding Co | $2,000 |
| Associated General Contractors of Texas | $2,000 |
| TX Assoc of Realtors PAC-TREPAC | $1,500 |
External links
- Texas House of Representatives - Rep. Berman
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Freedom Speaks profile
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