Years ago Stockman ran against and beat long-term Dem congressman Jack Brooks.
I also live in Steve Stockman's district (TX-36). I'm disappointed he won't be our Rep. in the U.S. House after the 2014 election due to his decision to withdraw from the House race to run for the U.S. Senate. Stockman is a solid conservative and a good man. I will support him in the 2014 U.S. Senate TX primary with my time and money.
My greatest concern is Stockman waited so long to withdraw from the House race and the remaining Republican candidates running for TX-36 in the primary are weak (Phil Fitzgerald, a former judge, and John Amdur). I know nothing about these two men. TX-36 is quite conservative and it will be a tragedy if a Dem wins this House seat.