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    Bill Haley (Texas politician)

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    Bill Haley
    Member of the Texas Senate
    from the 3rd district
    In office
    January 10, 1989 – January 10, 1995
    Preceded byRoy Blake, Sr.
    Succeeded byDrew Nixon
    Member of the Texas House of Representatives
    from the 10th district
    In office
    January 11, 1983 – January 10, 1989
    Preceded bySmith Gilley
    Succeeded byJerry Johnson
    Member of the Texas House of Representatives
    from the 4th district
    In office
    March 1, 1978 – January 11, 1983
    Preceded byRoy Blake Sr.
    Succeeded byGordon Arnold Jr.
    Personal details
    Born (1943-09-22) September 22, 1943 (age 79)
    NationalityAmerican
    Political partyDemocratic
    ResidenceCenter, Texas
    Alma materStephen F. Austin State University (BA)
    Texas Christian University
    OccupationTeacher
    Politician

    James William Haley (born September 22, 1943) was a Texas politician that was a member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 10, and was a member of the Texas Senate representing District 3. He is affiliated with the Democratic Party.

    Personal life[edit]

    Haley was born September 22, 1943, and is a native of Shelby County.[1] He graduated with a degree in history and government from Texas Christian University. He also obtained a bachelor's degree in teaching from Stephen F. Austin State University. He taught for a total of twelve and a half years. He is a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and resided near Austin, Texas.[2] He passed away July 3, 2022 at the age of 78 years old. https://lrl.texas.gov/mobile/memberDisplay.cfm?memberID=66

    Political career[edit]

    Haley was sworn in on March 1, 1978, to represent District 4 in the Texas House of Representatives after the resignation of Roy Blake Sr.[1] He continued to serve district 4 through January 11, 1983. Haley began to represent Texas House District 10 on January 11, 1983. In his tenure he was crucial in enacting several reforms to the Texas education system, he chaired the House Committee on Public Education in the 68th, 69th, and 70th legislatures. Additionally, he served on the House Committees on State Affairs and Financial Institutions. He served in the Texas House of Representatives 1978–1988. In 1989 Haley became a member of the Texas Senate representing District 3, he served through 1995.[3] Haley throughout his political career was a Democrat.

    Throughout Haleys political career serving in the Texas legislatures he was given several honors and awards.[3]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ a b "Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Mobile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
    2. ^ "Texas Senate" (PDF). Retrieved July 11, 2021.
    3. ^ a b "Texas Senators" (PDF). Retrieved July 11, 2021.
    Political offices
    Preceded by
    Roy Blake Sr.
    		 Texas State Senate for
    District 3
    January 10, 1989 – January 10, 1995     		Succeeded by
    Drew Nixon
    Preceded by
    Smith Gilley
    		 Texas House of Representatives
    for District 10
    January 11, 1983 – January 10, 1989     		Succeeded by
    Jerry Johnson
    Preceded by
    Roy Blake Sr.
    		 Texas House of Representatives for
    District 4
    March 1, 1978 – January 11, 1983     		Succeeded by
    Gordon Arnold Jr.
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