Jeb Hensarling

Jeb Hensarling (born May 29, 1957) is an American politician.^[1] Hensarling was the U.S. Representative for Texas's 5th congressional district, serving from 2003 to 2019.^[1]

Jeb Hensarling
Chair of the House Financial Services Committee
In office January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2019
Preceded by	Spencer Bachus
Succeeded by	Maxine Waters
Chair of the House Republican Conference
In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2013
Deputy	Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Leader	John Boehner
Preceded by	Mike Pence
Succeeded by	Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 5th district
In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2019
Preceded by	Pete Sessions
Succeeded by	Lance Gooden
Personal details
Born	Thomas Jeb Hensarling (1957-05-29) May 29, 1957 (age 68) Stephenville, Texas, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Melissa Hensarling
Children	2
Education	Texas A&M University, College Station (BA) University of Texas, Austin (JD)

He was the chair of the House Financial Services Committee, and has previously served as the chairman of the House Republican Conference from 2011 to 2013. Hensarling is a member of the Republican Party.^[2]

On October 31, 2017, Hensarling announced that he would retire from Congress at the end of his current term, and would not seek re-election in 2018.^[3]

Hensarling was born on May 29, 1957 in Stephenville, Texas.^[1] He graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Arts degree.^[1] He received his Juris Doctor at University of Texas at Austin.^[1] He is married to Melissa Hensarling. They have two children.