Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1996-2012

Candidate, United States President, 2012

Candidate, United States President, Republican, 2008

Candidate, United States President, Libertarian, 1988

Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 22, 1976-1977, 1979-1985

Candidate, United States Senate, 1984

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, 1974

Member, Congressional Fire Services Caucus

Member, Congressional Rural Caucus

Former Member, Gold Commission

Chair, The Liberty Caucus of Fellow Congressmen on Capitol Hill

Author, Multiple Works

Medical Practice, Obstetrician-Gynecologist, 1968-1996

Air National Guard, 1965-1968

Captain, United States Air Force, 1963-1965

Founder, FREE and the National Endowment for Liberty

Distinguished Scholar, Ludwig von Mises Institute

Founder/Honorary Chair, The Liberty Committee

Astrological Sign:

Leo

Awards:

"Taxpayers' Best Friend" Award, National Taxpayers Union;
Mises Institute's Groseclose Prize and Leadership Award;
Leadership Award of the Coalition for Peace Through Strength;
Distinguished Service Award, Americans for Constitutional Action;
Torch of Freedom Award, Young Conservatives of Texas;
Guardian of Freedom Award, Young Americans for Freedom

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

02/01/1957

Father's Name:

Howard Paul

Father's Occupation:

Dairy operator

First Job:

Bottle washer

Mother's Name:

Margaret.

Number of Grandchildren:

17

Personal Hero and Why:

Ludwig von Mises.

Publications:

"Challenge to Liberty: The Case for Gold", "Freedom Under Siege", "A Republic, If You Can Keep It".