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 Louisiana governor postpones House primaries after Supreme Court ruling Congress clears short-term FISA extension Senate bans prediction market trading by members, staff At the Races: A reprieve for Republicans? Trump drops Casey Means, picks Nicole Saphier as surgeon general Funding bill to end Homeland Security shutdown signed into law