Scott Hochberg

Scott Hochberg

Scott Hochberg (born October 2, 1953) is a member of the Texas House of Representatives representing District 137 in southwest Houston. The district includes Gulfton, Sharpstown, Briarmeadow, Shenandoah, Piney Point, and nearby communities.

Early life

Hochberg was born in Houston on October 2, 1953, raised in the Chicago area, and returned to Houston to attend college. After earning his Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Rice University, he co-founded an electronic manufacturing firm that he headed for 12 years before selling his interest.

Political Activities

Hochberg serves on the House Committee on Public Education and the House Committee on Corrections. In past sessions, he has chaired the Education Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations and served on the Select Committee on Public School Finance.

Other Activities

He currently operates a software development company. He serves on the Community Relations Committee of the Jewish Federation of Houston and also on the boards of the local chapters of the American Jewish Committee and Anti-Defamation League. He has served as president of the board of Houston Taping for the Blind and as trustee of the Citizens' Environmental Coalition. Hochberg is a graduate of Leadership Houston, and is an Associate Member of the Sharpstown Civic Association.

Scott Hochberg is the older brother of PBS "NewsHour" correspondent Lee Hochberg and NPR "Morning Edition" correspondent Adam Hochberg.

External links

* [http://scotthochberg.com Official site]


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