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Joseph Linus Barton, United States Representative from Texas. Member of Association Former Students Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University.

Background

Barton, Joseph Linus was born on September 15, 1949 in Waco, Texas, United States. Son of Larry Linus and Bess Wynell (Buice) Barton.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, College Station, 1972. Master of Science in Industrial Administration, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1973.

Career

Various positions to vice president Ennis Business Forms, Texas, 1973-1981. White House fellow, aide secretary James B. Edwards United States Department Energy, Washington, 1981-1982. Natural gas decontrol consultant Atlantic Richfield Oil & Gas Company, Dallas, 1982-1984.

Member United States Congress from 6th Texas district, since 1985, chairman energy and commerce committee, since 2004.

Religion

Salvation requires work. It can only be accomplished through effort, and this is what the Gospel is all about.

Politics

Church should build bridges with political institutions through organizing ecumenical delegations to the party conferences.

Views

Bible is the source of inspirational stories, gospels, letters, hymns, songs, prayers, and poetry that drives wisdom and creativity of all Christians over time and across the world.

Membership

Member of Association Former Students Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University.

Connections

Married Terri Barton. 4 children;2 stepchildren.