William P. Hobby Jr.
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William Pettus Hobby Jr. (born January 19, 1932)[1] is an American Democratic politician who served a record eighteen years as the 37th Lieutenant Governor of Texas. He held that office from January 16, 1973, to January 15, 1991, for an unprecedented five terms; he was the last lieutenant governor to serve a two-year term and the first elected to a four-year term when the Texas Constitution was amended to lengthen terms for statewide elected officeholders to four years beginning with the 1974 elections. The principal duty of the Texas lieutenant governor is to preside over the Texas State Senate.[2]
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William P. Hobby Jr. | |
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5th Chancellor of the University of Houston System | |
In office 1995–1997 | |
Preceded by | Alexander F. Schilt |
Succeeded by | Arthur K. Smith |
37th Lieutenant Governor of Texas | |
In office January 16, 1973 – January 15, 1991 | |
Governor | Dolph Briscoe Bill Clements Mark White |
Preceded by | Ben Barnes |
Succeeded by | Bob Bullock |
Personal details | |
Born | William Pettus Hobby Jr. (1932-01-19) January 19, 1932 (age 92) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Diana Poteat Stallings
(died 2014) |
Children | 4 |
Parents |
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Residence(s) | Houston, Texas |
Alma mater | Rice University (BA) |
Website | billhobby |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1953–1957 |
Rank | Lieutenant (JG) |
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