Arizona Congressman Explains His Affection for the Lone Star State By Warren Rojas and JM Rieger Posted July 29, 2014 at 10:45am Facebook Twitter Email Reddit Rep. Matt Salmon, R-Ariz., explains his affection for Texas after Rep. Ted Poe, R-Texas, surprised him with a plaque making him an honorary Texan. Recent Stories Cole considered early favorite to win House Appropriations gavel Joseph Lieberman, an iconoclast who frustrated the Democratic Party, dies at 82 Officials: Baltimore bridge price tag could be at least $2 billion Race to House majority runs through the 10 Toss-ups Kuster will not seek reelection in New Hampshire Appeals court extends hold on Texas deportation law