Date of Birth: December 12, 1961
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Biography
Blake Farenthold is an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative for Texas’s 27th congressional district from January 2011 to April 2018. Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, Farenthold initially pursued a career in law after graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science degree in Radio, Television, and Film and later earning his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law. Before entering politics, he worked as a conservative talk radio host and practiced law. Farenthold first won election to the House of Representatives in 2010, defeating incumbent Democrat Solomon Ortiz. During his tenure in Congress, he served on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and the House Committee on the Judiciary. Farenthold was known for his conservative viewpoints and his active participation in the Tea Party movement. His political career was marred by controversy in 2014 when a former staffer filed a lawsuit alleging gender discrimination, sexual harassment, and a hostile work environment. Farenthold denied the allegations but later settled the lawsuit using taxpayer funds, which led to significant public and political backlash. In April 2018, he resigned from Congress amid ongoing scrutiny and calls for his resignation.
5 Interesting Facts about Blake Farenthold
1. Blake Farenthold co-founded the law firm Farenthold & Perrin.
2. He was a member of the Tea Party Caucus during his time in Congress.
3. Farenthold was known for wearing quirky duck-patterned pajamas in a photo that went viral during his first congressional campaign.
4. He resigned from Congress amid controversy surrounding the misuse of taxpayer funds to settle a sexual harassment claim.
5. After resigning from Congress, Farenthold took a job as a lobbyist for the Calhoun Port Authority in Texas.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Blake Farenthold
1. “The number one thing is to create jobs. That’s the number one thing I’m hearing from people.”
2. “I think the biggest threat to our country is the debt.”
3. “I’m a strong believer in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.”
4. “We need to secure our borders and enforce our immigration laws.”
5. “I believe in a smaller, more efficient government.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Blake Farenthold’s highest net worth was estimated to be around $2 million during his time in office.
Children
Blake Farenthold has two children: Amanda Farenthold and Morgan Farenthold.
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