Bill Haley (Texas politician)
Bill Haley | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 10, 1989 – January 10, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Roy Blake, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Drew Nixon |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 10th district | |
| In office January 11, 1983 – January 10, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | |
| Succeeded by | |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
| In office March 1, 1978 – January 11, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Roy Blake Sr. |
| Succeeded by | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 22, 1943 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Center, Texas |
| Alma mater | Stephen F. Austin State University (BA) Texas Christian University |
| Occupation | Teacher 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[]
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 resides near Austin, Texas.[2]
Political career[]
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..[3] 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.[4] Haley throughout his political career was a Democrat.
Awards and honors[]
Throughout Haleys political career serving in the Texas legislatures he was given several honors and awards.[4]
- Honored by the Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association
- Honored by the Texas Association of School Board
- Honored by the Association of Texas Professional Educators
- Honored by the Texas Federation of Teachers
- Shelby County Chamber of Commerce named him Out-standing Young Man of the Year in 1975
- Friend of Education Award given by the Texas Classroom Teachers Association
- Champion of Education Award given by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association.
References[]
- ^ "Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Mobile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
- ^ "Texas Senate" (PDF). Retrieved July 11, 2021.
- ^ "Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Mobile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
- ^ a b "Texas Senators" (PDF). Retrieved July 11, 2021.
- 1943 births
- Living people
- Texas Christian University alumni
- Stephen F. Austin State University alumni
- People from Shelby County, Texas
- Texas Democrats
- Members of the Texas House of Representatives
- Texas state senators