Scott Hochberg (born October 2, 1953) is a former Democratic member of the

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who represented two different districts in southwest

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. From 1993 to 2003, he represented District 132, which included the

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, the Astrodome, and neighborhoods including

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, Hiram Clark, Southampton and Fondren Southwest. After the 2001 legislative redistricting, Hochberg then represented District 137, which included neighborhoods including Gulfton, Sharpstown, Briarmeadow, Shenandoah and Piney Point. Hochberg represented District 137 from 2003 to 2012.

Early life

Hochberg was born in Houston on October 2, 1953, raised in the

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area, and returned to Houston to attend

. After earning his

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, he co-founded an electronic manufacturing firm that he headed for 12 years before selling his interest.

Political activities

Hochberg served on the House Committee on Public Education during his entire time in the legislature, where he developed a reputation as one of the state's leading experts on the financing of public schools. He also served on various other committees, including the House Committee on State Affairs, the House Committee on Appropriations, and the House Committee on Corrections. He chaired the Education Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations for six years, and served on the Select Committee on Public School Finance.

Other activities

After announcing his retirement from office, Hochberg was appointed by Houston Mayor Annise Parker to lead the conversion of the CIty of Houston crime lab from a division of the

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an independent local government corporation. Hochberg chaired the board of that corporation, th
Houston Forensic Science Center
for three years, overseeing the successful transition. Hochberg currently operate
Postage Saver Software
a software development company. He also lectures on education policy at his alma mater,

, and advises various organizations on public policy issues. Hochberg serves on the regional board of the

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, and on the board of Project Grad Houston. Scott Hochberg is the older brother of

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'' correspondent

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, NPR ''

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'' correspondent

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, and

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External links

Scott Hochberg's Bio
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