Fact Facts: Tom DeLay Data Sheet
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The following is a short fact sheet on Rep. Tom DeLay, R-Texas:
Personal Data
— Thomas Dale "Tom" DeLay
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}— 58 years old
— Born April 8, 1947, in Laredo, Texas
— Attended Baylor University, 1965-1967.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}— Graduated from the University of Houston in 1970 with biology degree
— DeLay founded and operated successful exterminating business in Houston
— Married
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}— He and wife Christine have a married daughter, Danielle
— DeLays became grandparents in 2002. They have one grandchild
Political Career
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}— Served in Texas State House for 6 years
— Served in U.S. House since 1985
— Represented 22nd District of Texas
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}— District includes Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, and Harris Counties
— House Majority leader 2003-05
— Indicted by Travis County, Texas grand jury on criminal charges of conspiracy to violate election laws in 2002
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}— Temporarily resigned from majority leader post after indictment
— Judge dismissed conspiracy charge, but DeLay still faces a felony charge of money laundering
— DeLay denies any wrongdoing
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}— DeLay said he wouldn't seek majority post again on January 7, 2006
Latest News
— April 3,2006: Officials say DeLay won't seek re-election to Congress
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}— Republican officials say he is also likely to resign his seat and leave Congress by the end of May
— Officials say DeLay is expected to disclose his plans Tuesday