State Rep. Byron Cook

District 8 (R-Corsicana)

Personal Profile

Full Name: Byron Cook
Birthdate: 4-8-1954
Race: White
Occupation: Businessman and Rancher
Education: A.A., Navarro College
Spouse: Kay

Financial Statements

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Election Info

2012 General Election
Won with 72.97% of vote
2012 Republican Party Primary Election
Won with 61.94% of vote
2010 General Election
Won with 74.39% of vote
2008 General Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
2008 Republican Party Primary Election
Won with 69.01% of vote
2006 General Election
Won with 57.86% of vote
2006 Republican Party Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
2004 General Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
2004 Republican Primary Election
Won with 100.00% of vote
2002 General Election
Won with 55.21% of vote
2002 Republican Primary Election
Won with 53.55% of vote

Political Profile

Current Office: Texas House of Representatives
District: 8
Party: Republican Party
Term Expiration: 2014
Term Length: 2 years
Salary: $7,200 per year
Committees
  • State Affairs (Chair)
  • Calendars
Staffers
Toni Barcellona Chief of Staff
Rebecca Brereton Legislative assistant
Texas House District 8 Facts
District Map (pdf)
Population & Household Profile
Education & Employment Profile
Income & Housing Profile
County Report (pdf)
City & CDP Report (pdf)
School District Report (pdf)
Zip Code Report (pdf)
Precinct Report (pdf)

Contact Info

Email: byron.cook@house.state.tx.us
Websites: Rep. Byron Cook, District 8
Byron Cook, State Representative
Facebook: Byron Cook Campaign
Capitol Office
Room: GN.11
Address: P.O. Box 2910
Austin, TX 78768
Phone: 512-463-0730
District Office
Address: P.O. Box 1397
Corsicana, TX 75151
Phone: 512-463-0730

Legislative Info

Bill Activity
Total Bills Filed 21 (47.67 avg. in the House)

Latest Moving Bills

HB47
Relating to a handgun proficiency course that is taken to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license.
HB63
Relating to the creation of an offense for use of a handheld wireless communication device for text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle.
HB86
Relating to the criteria for review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of an agency that licenses an occupation.
HB317
Relating to the classification of certain entities as primarily engaged in retail trade for purposes of the franchise tax.
HB347
Relating to prohibiting using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle on school property.