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	Center, Texas
Alma mater	Stephen F. Austin State University (BA); Texas Christian University
Occupation	Teacher; Politician

James William "Bill" 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 bachelors in teaching from Stephen F. Austin State University, he then began to teach, he taught for a total of twelve and a half years. He is a Disciple of Christ and resides in Center, 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.[5]

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 25 November 2019.
(PDF) https://lrl.texas.gov/scanned/members/texas_senators/Public/Texas_Senate_71.pdf. Retrieved 25 November 2019. Missing or empty |title= (help)
"Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Mobile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
(PDF) https://lrl.texas.gov/scanned/members/texas_senators/Public/Texas_Senators_73.pdf. Retrieved 25 November 2019. Missing or empty |title= (help)
(PDF) https://lrl.texas.gov/scanned/members/texas_senators/Public/Texas_Senators_73.pdf. Retrieved 25 November 2019. Missing or empty |title= (help)

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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[1] "Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Mobile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 25 November 2019.

[2] (PDF) https://lrl.texas.gov/scanned/members/texas_senators/Public/Texas_Senate_71.pdf. Retrieved 25 November 2019. Missing or empty |title= (help)

[3] "Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Mobile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 26 November 2019.

[4] (PDF) https://lrl.texas.gov/scanned/members/texas_senators/Public/Texas_Senators_73.pdf. Retrieved 25 November 2019. Missing or empty |title= (help)

[5] (PDF) https://lrl.texas.gov/scanned/members/texas_senators/Public/Texas_Senators_73.pdf. Retrieved 25 November 2019. Missing or empty |title= (help)