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Robert Edwin Talton (born June 27, 1945)[2] is an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the 144th district of the Texas House of Representatives until 2009.[1]
Robert Talton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 144th district | |
| In office January 12, 1993 – January 13, 2009 | |
| Succeeded by | Ken Legler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Edwin Talton[1] June 27, 1945 Pasadena, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sue Talton[2] |
| Children | 2[2] |
| Alma mater | University of Houston South Texas College of Law Houston |
Born in Pasadena, Texas,[2] Talton attended Pasadena High School. He went on to the University of Houston, where he earned his bachelor's degree,[2][3] and the South Texas College of Law Houston, where he earned a Juris Doctor degree.[2]
In 1993, he was elected to represent the 144th district of the Texas House of Representatives.[1][4] In 2009, Talton was succeeded by Ken Legler.[1][5]
Talton was a candidate for the 22nd district of Texas of the United States House of Representatives in 2008, but lost the election.[3] He has also been a candidate to serve as the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, running against Nathan Hecht.[6]
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