Before he started his own law practice he served in the Tarrant County District Attorney's office. He received his juris doctorate from Texas Wesleyan University, his bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental science and his master's degree in agronomy at Texas A&M University. He and his wife, Amy, live in Fort Worth and enjoy outdoor life, including their dogs, horses and hunting. Mr. Lee's family has a ranch near DeLeon, Texas. Before going to law school, he worked for Helena Chemical Company and had his own crop-consulting business. He volunteers with organizations such as Operation Orphan, Project SOS and 4-H. He also sits on the wildlife committee of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. In January 2011, Mr. Lee was elected to the outside director position of the Lone Star Board of Directors.