[1] He served as Speaker of the House from 2008 to 2012, succeeding Joe R. Salter and preceding Chuck Kleckley.
[4] Tucker began his career in investment banking and real estate development before entering politics.
[5] As Speaker, he played a significant role in steering the House's legislative agenda, often opposing tax increases and supporting business-friendly policies.
[5] In 2011, Tucker ran for Louisiana Secretary of State but was narrowly defeated by the incumbent, Tom Schedler.
In 2015, he was appointed CEO of CommCare Corp., a company managing geriatric care facilities based in New Orleans.