Bill Haley (Texas politician)

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
In office
January 11, 1983 – January 10, 1989
Preceded bySmith Gilley
Succeeded byJerry Johnson
Constituency10th district
In office
March 1, 1978 – January 11, 1983
Preceded byRoy Blake Sr.
Succeeded byGordon Arnold Jr.
Constituency4th district
Personal details
Born
James William Haley

(1943-09-22)September 22, 1943
Center, Texas, U.S.
DiedJuly 3, 2022(2022-07-03) (aged 78)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materStephen F. Austin State University (BA)
Texas Christian University
Texas State University (MA)
Occupation
  • Teacher
  • Politician

James William Haley (September 22, 1943—July 3, 2022) was a Texas politician and teacher 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 was affiliated with the Democratic Party.

Personal life

Haley was born September 22, 1943, in Center, Texas.[1][2] 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 and later a Master of Arts from Texas State University.[1] He taught for a total of twelve and a half years, including in Houston and Center.[3] He is a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and resided near Austin, Texas.[4]

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.[2] 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.[5] Haley throughout his political career was a Democrat.

Throughout Haleys political career serving in the Texas legislatures he was given several honors and awards.[5]

Death

Haley died on July 3, 2022, at the age of 78, in Austin.[1][6] His funeral was held at the University Christian Church in Austin and he is buried at the Texas State Cemetery.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Obituaries in Austin, TX | Austin American-Statesman". statesman.com. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Mobile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Obituaries in Austin, TX | Austin American-Statesman". statesman.com. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Texas Senate" (PDF). Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Texas Senators" (PDF). Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  6. ^ "Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Mobile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
Political offices
Preceded by Texas State Senate for
District 3
January 10, 1989 – January 10, 1995 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Texas House of Representatives
for District 10
January 11, 1983 – January 10, 1989 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Roy Blake Sr.
 Texas House of Representatives for
District 4
March 1, 1978 – January 11, 1983 		Succeeded by