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 Paxton defeat of Cornyn highlights Texas runoff night South Carolina lawmakers turn aside redistricting push Federal court blocks new Alabama congressional map Hantavirus, Ebola highlight political division over disease At the Races: Choosin’ Texas Trump says Iran deal announcement coming ‘shortly’