How old is Craddick?

77 years (19 September 1943)
Tom Craddick/Age

Who is the longest-serving member of the Texas House of Representatives?

With more than 59 years of service, Representative John Dingell, Jr., of Michigan, holds the record for longest consecutive service. Longest-serving Speaker of the House: Sam Rayburn of Texas served as Speaker for a total of 17 years, two months, and two days.

Who is Midland Texas Representative?

Midland District Office | Representative August Pfluger.

Is Joe Straus Republican?

Republican Party
Joe Straus/Parties

Who are the two US senators for the state of Texas?

The state’s current senators are Republicans John Cornyn (serving since 2002) and Ted Cruz (serving since 2013). A total of 27 Democrats, 7 Republicans, and 1 Liberal Republican have served or are serving as U.S. senators from Texas.

Who represents Brownwood Texas?

Brownwood District Office | Representative August Pfluger.

Which two officials wield the most power in the Texas Legislature?

Two positions speaker of the Texas House and the state’s lieutenant governor are arguably more important and more sought after positions when it comes to Lone Star state politics. “They have more actual power because they are on the legislative side and the governor is on the executive side,” said El Paso state Rep.

How did Joe Straus become speaker of the House?

Straus became speaker in 2009, after a revolt initiated on New Year’s Day by eleven House Republican members against Speaker Tom Craddick of Midland, the senior Republican in the Texas House. Republicans continued to chair major committees including Appropriations, Calendars, Public Education and State Affairs.

What kind of business does Tom Craddick own?

Craddick is also a successful businessman. He is a sales representative for Anchor Drilling Fluids USA, LLC, owns Craddick Properties, a Midland investment business, and is president of Craddick, Inc. Craddick holds both a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from Texas Tech University.

How old was Tom Craddick when he ran for office?

When Tom Craddick was 25 years old, he decided to seek office in the Texas House of Representatives as a Republican from his hometown of Midland. At the time, Texas was a one-party state, and many thought him foolhardy.

Who is representative Tom Craddick of Texas House of Representatives?

He is a sales representative for Anchor Drilling Fluids USA, LLC, owns Craddick Properties, a Midland investment business, and is president of Craddick, Inc. Craddick holds both a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from Texas Tech University.

Who are the parents of Tom Craddick’s children?

Biography. Craddick holds both a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from Texas Tech University. Craddick married the former Nadine Nayfa, a native of Sweetwater, in 1969. They have two children, Christi and Thomas Russell, Jr. Their son, Tommy, married the former Laura Parker in 2004.