Larry Scott | |
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Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 62nd district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Donald Bratton |
Personal details | |
Born | March 24, 1952 |
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of Texas at Austin ( BS) |
Larry Ray Scott (born March 24, 1952) is an American businessman, engineer, and politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives.
Scott was born on March 24, 1952, in Hobbs, New Mexico. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. [1]
Prior to entering politics, Scott worked as an engineer and was the president of Lynx Petroleum Consultants, an oil and gas company based in Hobbs, New Mexico. [2] [3] Scott is the member of the Republican Party. [4]
SInce his election in 2014, Scott has not faced an opponent for re-election. [1] In 2020, Scott opposed an economic recovery bill, criticizing the state's decision to shut down the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. [5]