U.S. Congressman. Graduating from Baylor University, he studied law at Southern Methodist University, was admitted to the bar in 1968 and was a lawyer in private practice in Dallas, Texas. He was assistant district attorney of Dallas County (1968-70) and a member of the Texas State House of Representatives (1973-77). In 1977, he was elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fifth Congress and to the next two succeeding Congresses, serving until 1983. Not candidate for reelection, he was elected Texas State Attorney General, serving 1983-91. After leaving the attorney general's office, he devoted his time to his family, law practice and real estate development until his death.
U.S. Congressman. Graduating from Baylor University, he studied law at Southern Methodist University, was admitted to the bar in 1968 and was a lawyer in private practice in Dallas, Texas. He was assistant district attorney of Dallas County (1968-70) and a member of the Texas State House of Representatives (1973-77). In 1977, he was elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fifth Congress and to the next two succeeding Congresses, serving until 1983. Not candidate for reelection, he was elected Texas State Attorney General, serving 1983-91. After leaving the attorney general's office, he devoted his time to his family, law practice and real estate development until his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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