Beau Boulter

Eldon Beau Boulter is an American politician. From 1985 to 1989, he served two terms as a Republican member of the United States [House of Representatives], representing the Texas's [13th congressional district|13th district] of Texas.

Biography

Boulter was born in El [Paso, Texas]. He and his family moved to Levelland, Texas. He attended Levelland High School, graduating in 1960. Boulter attended the Texas at Austin">United States congressional delegations from Texas">Texas at Austin, where he earned his bachelor's degree in 1965. He then attended Baylor [Law School], graduating in 1968.

Career

Boulter practiced law in Amarillo, Texas. He served as a member of the Amarillo City Commission.

Congress

In 1984 Boulter was elected to represent the 13th district of Texas in the United States [House of Representatives]. Boulter defeated incumbent Jack Hightower, thus becoming one of six house seats that the Republicans gained in Texas, also known as the Texas Six Pack. Before the win, Boulter was interviewed and he made declarations based on abortion and also other issues.
In 1989, Boulter was succeeded by Bill Sarpalius after losing his campaign for the United States Senate in 1988.