Paul Bettencourt
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Paul David Bettencourt (born October 20, 1958) is an American politician and businessman based out of Houston, Texas, who serves as a Republican member of the Texas State Senate from District 7. On January 13, 2015, he succeeded state Senator Dan Patrick of Houston, who successfully ran for Lieutenant Governor of Texas.
Quick Facts Majority Leader of the Texas Senate, Preceded by ...
Paul Bettencourt | |
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Majority Leader of the Texas Senate | |
In office January 26, 2016 ā January 12, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Kelly Hancock |
Succeeded by | Larry Taylor |
Member of the Texas Senate from the 7th district | |
Assumed office January 13, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Dan Patrick |
Tax Assessor-Collector of Harris County | |
In office 1999ā2009 | |
Preceded by | Carl Smith |
Succeeded by | Leo Vasquez |
Personal details | |
Born | Paul David Bettencourt (1958-10-20) October 20, 1958 (age 65) Harris County, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Susan Sladic |
Children | 2 |
Education | Texas A&M University (BS) |
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