Beau Boulter
American politician (born 1942)
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Eldon Beau Boulter (born February 23, 1942)[1] is an American politician.[2][3][4] From 1985 to 1989, he served two terms as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 13th district of Texas.[1][5]
February 23, 1942
Beau Boulter | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 13th district | |
| In office January 3, 1985 – January 3, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Hightower |
| Succeeded by | Bill Sarpalius |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eldon Beau Boulter February 23, 1942 El Paso, Texas, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | University of Texas, Austin (BA) Baylor University (JD) |
Biography
Boulter was born in El Paso, Texas.[1] He and his family moved to Levelland, Texas.[6] He attended Levelland High School, graduating in 1960.[1] Boulter attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned his bachelor's degree in government in 1965.[1][6] He then attended Baylor Law School, graduating in 1968.[1]
Career
Boulter practiced law in Amarillo, Texas.[1] He served as a member of the Amarillo City Commission.[1]
Congress
In 1984 Boulter was elected to represent the 13th district of Texas in the United States House of Representatives.[1] Boulter defeated incumbent Jack Hightower, thus becoming one of six house seats that the Republicans gained in Texas, also known as the Texas Six Pack.[7] Before the win, Boulter was interviewed and he made declarations based on abortion and also other issues.[8]
In 1989, Boulter was succeeded by Bill Sarpalius after losing his campaign for the United States Senate in 1988.[1]
