 U.S. Representative Steve Stockman of Texas's 36th congressional district, which includes Liberty County, finished second in the balloting, but Cornyn easily won nomination to his third term with more than 59 percent of the votes cast.Otto is vice chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and sits as well on the Appropriations and Conference committees.In 2005, he was named "Freshman of the Year" by the House Republican Caucus, "Rookie of the Year" by "Texas Monthly" magazine, and "Most Valuable Freshman" by Capitol Inside.