Bill Haley (Texas politician)

Bill Haley
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	Smith Gilley
Succeeded by	Jerry Johnson
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	Gordon Arnold Jr.
Personal details
Born	September 22, 1943
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Residence(s)	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.[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

"Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Mobile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
"Texas Senate" (PDF). Retrieved July 11, 2021.
"Texas Senators" (PDF). Retrieved July 11, 2021.

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[lrl.texas.gov-1] "Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Mobile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved July 11, 2021.

[2] "Texas Senate" (PDF). Retrieved July 11, 2021.

[texas-3] "Texas Senators" (PDF). Retrieved July 11, 2021.