Tarleton State University:
Graduated from Tarleton State University, 1967
B.A. Degree in History/Government
Student Body President, 1966-1967
Assistant Dean of Men, 1966-1967
Student Council/Senate
Author of Student Senate By-Laws
Class President, 1965 and 1966
Kappa Alpha Order
Who’s Who - American College Students
Distinguished Alumnus, 1987
Vice President Texan Club, 1996
Tarleton Purple Association
Chairman of Texan Club Finance Committee, 1996 to Present
University of Texas School of Law:
Graduate of University of Texas School of Law, 1970
Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree
Delta Theta Phi Legal Fraternity
Administrative Assistant - Governor Preston Smith, 1969-1970
District Attorney
District Attorney, 29th Judicial District of Texas, 1972-1980
Member of Texas District & County Attorneys Assn:, 1972-1980.
Member of Texas Senate 1981-1993
President Pro Tem of Senate, 1991
Committees:
Chairman State Board of Insurance Board of Trustees Cook-Fort Worth Children’s Hospital:
Chairman of Rules Committee
Chairman of Jurisprudence Committee
Chairman of State Affairs Committee
Chairman of Redistricting Committee
Chairman Joint Select Committee on Worker’s Compensation
Chairman Legislative Oversight Committee on Worker’s Compensation
Chairman Subcommittee on Legislative Districts
Chairman Subcommittee on Tax Policy
Chairman Subcommittee on Criminal Policy
Vice Chairman of Criminal Justice Committee
Vice Chairman of Economic Development Committee
Vice Chairman of Finance Committee
Member Health & Human Services Committee
Member Elections and Ethics Committee
Member Nominations Committee
Member Administration Committee
Member of Legislative Budget Board
Member of Legislative Council
Member of Legislative Audit Committee
Member Legislative Criminal Justice Board
Member Legislative Natural Resources Board
Member Select Committee on Tax Equity
Member Governor’s Task Force on Revenue
Member Join Interim Committee on Government Efficiency
Member Joint Interim Committee on Environment
Member Citizens Committee on Texas Judicial System
Member Southern Legislative Conference Committee on Transportation
Member Southern Legislative Conference Committee on Fiscal Affairs & Governmental Operations
Member Southern Legislative Conference Joint Council on State Government
Member Southern Legislative Conference on Suggested State Legislation
Member Task Force for Older Citizens
Member State & Federal Assembly Committee on Law and Justice
Member Strategic Economic Policy Commission’s Committee on Climate for Economic Vitality Task Force
Member Texas Judicial Council Committee on Escalating Court Costs and Fees
Member Texas Legislative Council Advisory Committee on Code of Criminal Procedure
Member Interim Committee on Texas Rules of Evidence
Member Joint Task Force on Premium Tax
GOVERNOR OF TEXAS
Served as Governor of Texas on May 11, 1991.
AWARDS & HONORS:
Ten Best Legislators - Texas Monthly
"Instant Superstar" - Houston Chronicle
"Presidential Citation" - State Bar of Texas
"Distinguished Service Award" - Texas Chamber of Commerce
"Founders Medal" - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
"Special Recognition Award" - University of North Texas
"Honorary Alumni Award" - University of North Texas
"Mr. Peanut Award" - Southwestern Peanut Growers Association
"Legislator of Year Award" - Texas Employees Association
"John A. Traeger "Legislator of Year Award" - Texas Employees Association
"Man of Year Award" - Texas County Agricultural Agents Association
"Friend of Education Award" - Texas State Teachers Association
"Loyalty Day Award" - Veterans of Foreign Wars
"Legislative Award" - Texas Farmers Union
"A+ Rating" - National Rifle Association
"Humanitarian of Year" - Erath County NAACP
"Distinguished Alumnus, Tarleton State University
Who’s Who in American Law
Who’s Who in American Politics
Sam Houston Award, Grand Lodge of Texas
Anson Jones Award, Fort Worth Scottish Rite Bodies
CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION:
Commissioner of Department of Human Services
Dallas County Commissioners Court
First Administrative Judicial Region of Texas
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
Independent Bankers Association
Midwestern State University
State Bar of Texas
Stephenville Independent School District
Tarleton State University
Texas A & M University
Texas Bankers Association
Texas Medical Association
Texas Retired Teachers Association
Texas Senate
Texas Silver Haired Legislature
Texas Woman’s University
Thirteenth Administrative Judicial Region of Texas
University of Houston
University of Texas System
United Way of Texas
Weatherford Chamber of Commerce
Governor’s Office
