Background
Emmett, Edward Martin was born on August 14, 1949 in Overton, Texas, United States. Son of James Arthur and Macy Lenore (Stevens) Emmett.
Emmett, Edward Martin was born on August 14, 1949 in Overton, Texas, United States. Son of James Arthur and Macy Lenore (Stevens) Emmett.
Bachelor in Economics, Rice University, 1971. Master of Arts in Public Affairs, University Texas, 1974.
Partner, Gregory/Emmett, Inc., Houston, 1979-1981; owner, The Public Affairs Group, Kingwood, Texas, 1981-1984; executive director, North Houston Association, 1984-1986; executive director, Texas Association to Improve Distribution, Austin, 1986-1989; commissioner, Interstate Commerce Commission, Washington, from 1989; now vice-chairman, Interstate Commerce Commission, Washington. State representative Texas House of Representatives, Austin, 1979-1987.
Republican nominee Texas R.R. Communications, 1988. Alternate Republican National Convention, 1988.
Married Gwendolyn O'Brien, April 26, 1975. Children: Adrienne, Joseph, Robert, Patricia.