Scott Hochberg

Mr. Hochberg is a retired member of the Texas House of Representatives, where he served with distinction for twenty years. After his legislative career, Mr. Hochberg was appointed by Houston Mayor Annise Parker to chair the board of directors of the Houston Forensic Science Center LLC, where he led the transition of the Houston crime lab from a much-maligned division of the Houston Police Department to an internationally-accredited independent agency. He currently serves a public policy consultant and university lecturer, and continues his long career as an independent software developer. He attended Rice University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Electrical Engineering and Political Science, and his Master in Electrical Engineering degree, and managed the student radio station. Scott serves on the board of the Anti-Defamation League Southwest Region. He has served as board president of Houston Taping for the Blind, as a trustee of the Citizens' Environmental Coalition, and as a board member of ProjectGradHouston. Rice University recognized Mr. Hochberg's volunteer efforts by naming irs (now-former) radio broadcasting tower in his honor.