Biography

Larry R. Scott, born on March 24, 1952, in Hobbs, New Mexico, is an American businessman, engineer, and politician. He has been serving as a Republican member of the New Mexico Legislature since 2015. Scott represented the 62nd district in the New Mexico House of Representatives from 2015 to 2024. In 2024, he was elected to the New Mexico State Senate, representing District 42, and assumed office on January 1, 2025.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.

• Professional Experience:

  • President of Lynx Petroleum Consultants, an oil and gas company based in Hobbs, New Mexico.

• Political Experience:

  • Elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives for District 62 in 2014; served from 2015 to 2024.
  • Elected to the New Mexico State Senate for District 42 in 2024; assumed office on January 1, 2025.
  • Served on the Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee and the Taxation & Revenue Committee during his tenure in the House.

Throughout his legislative career, Scott has been a consistent advocate for the oil and gas industry, emphasizing its significance to New Mexico's economy. He has also been involved in efforts to reform the state's gross receipts tax policy to benefit local communities.