Bill Flores
| Bill Flores | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 17th district |
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Assumed office January 3, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Chet Edwards |
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February 25, 1954 Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Gina Flores |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Education |
Texas A&M University, College Station (BBA) Houston Baptist University (MBA) |
William Hose Flores, Sr., known as Bill Flores (born February 25, 1954), is an American politician who has been the U.S. Representative for Texas's 17th congressional district since 2011. The district, located in the middle of the state, includes Waco, College Station, and Bryan. He is a member of the Republican Party and the former chief executive officer of Phoenix Exploration Company, an oil and natural gas company.
Flores was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming at the F.E. Warren Air Force Base, where his father was serving in the military. He is the son of Ruth Ann Theresa (née Kennedy) and Joe Pete Flores. He grew up in Stratford in the Texas Panhandle. His paternal ancestors left Spain and settled in what is now Texas in 1725. Of his heritage, Flores has said, "My family came from Spain in 1725, and if people want to consider me Hispanic, they can, but I didn't advertise that way, and I'm an American first." He graduated with a B.B.A., cum laude in accounting from Texas A&M University in 1976. While there, he was a member of the Corps of Cadets, the Ross Volunteer Company, and Corps Staff. He also served as Student Body Vice-President of Finance during his senior year. He has been a licensed Certified Public Accountant since 1978. He also received a Master of Business Administration from Houston Baptist University in 1985.
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