Rep. Chet Edwards (D-TX 17th District)
10th term Democrat from Texas 17th District.
Bio
Residence: Waco
Marital Status: Married (Lea Ann Wood)
Prev. Occupation: Radio Station Owner
Prev. Political Exp.: TX Senate, 1983-91
Education: BA Texas A&M University, 1974; MBA Harvard University, 1981
Birthdate: 11/24/1951
Birthplace: Corpus Christi, TX
Religion: Methodist
Percentage in Last Election: 51%
Major Opponent: Rob Curnock
Contact
Current Elected Office Contact Information
Contact Rep. Chet Edwards via Web Form.
Website: edwards.house.gov
Washington, D.C. Office:
2369 Rayburn House Office Building,District of Columbia 20515-4317
Phone: (202) 225-6105
Fax: (202) 225-0350
Waco, Texas 76701
Phone: (254) 752-9600
Fax: (254) 752-7769
Staff
Current Elected Office Staff Members:
- Chief of Staff: Lindsey Davis
- Scheduler: Cortney Bright
Letters
Current Elected Office Letters to Leaders:
Recent messages sent to Rep. Chet Edwards by our constituents:
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Abortion Funding In the Bill- How Deciteful
- Bradenton, TX - 11/06/2009 -
Health care bill vote today
- Tolar, TX - 11/06/2009 -
The Translational Research Parity Act of 2009 (S.1762) ( "21 Act")
- Bryan, TX - 11/05/2009 -
Please support Stupak Amendment to HR 3962
- Bryan, TX - 11/04/2009 -
Please vote NO on the "closed rule" for H.R. 3962...
- Alvarado, TX - 11/04/2009 -
H.R. 3962
- waco, TX - 11/04/2009 -
Don't Vote for Health Care Bill
- Hewitt, TX - 11/04/2009 -
Stupak Amendment...
- Bryan, TX - 11/04/2009 -
HB 3962
- Woodway, TX - 11/04/2009 -
SAVE THE PLANET? KILL CAP-AND-TRADE
- College Station, TX - 11/04/2009 -
H.R. 3962
- Waco, TX - 11/03/2009 -
Health Care bill - NO!!!
- Alvarado, TX - 11/03/2009 -
Goverment Run Helt Care
- Glen Rose,, TX - 11/03/2009 -
HR 3962
- Burleson, TX - 11/03/2009 -
HR 3962
- Burleson, TX - 11/03/2009 -
healthcare bill
- Clifton, TX - 11/03/2009 -
healthcare meetings
- Cleburne, TX - 11/02/2009 -
solar technology
- Cleburne, TX - 11/02/2009 -
National Health Reform Bill
- Bryan, TX - 10/31/2009 -
Goverment Run Helt Care
- Glen Rose,, TX - 10/29/2009
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Recent Headlines
Seven things in the health overhaul*
A House vote is coming soon on a plan to overhaul the health care system. What exactly are they voting on? Here's seven key parts.
Hackers hijack protest signs
Thanks to the widespread popularity of Photoshop, online pranksters can now doctor your protest sign to say anything they want.
Ending the Mexico City policy
Congress is considering permanently ending a State department policy which bars foreign aid from going to groups that support abortion.
Alerts from Groups and Organizations
Your Senators' Votes on Hate Crimes Legislation
by American Association of University Women on October 29
Bill Introduced to Extend Ethanol Tax Credit
by American Coalition for Ethanol on October 26
Did your senator vote for the "thought crimes" bill?
by American Family Association on October 26
Let your representative know NOT to cosponsor H.R. 503
by American Veterinary Medical Association on October 27
Thank Your Member for Voting for Increased Funding for the NEA
by Americans For The Arts on October 30

