Bill Ratliff

American politician

William Roark Ratliff (born August 16, 1936), is an American politician and engineer. He was a member of the Texas Senate from 1988 to 2004.[1] Between 2000 and 2003 he was the 40th lieutenant governor of Texas, after Lieutenant Governor Rick Perry replaced Governor George W. Bush. Bush resigned to become president of the United States.[2]

Bill Ratliff
40th Lieutenant Governor of Texas
In office
December 28, 2000 – January 21, 2003
GovernorRick Perry
Preceded byRick Perry
Succeeded byDavid Dewhurst
Member of the Texas Senate
from the 1st district
In office
January 10, 1989 – August 11, 2004
Succeeded byKevin Eltife
Personal details
Born (1936-08-16) August 16, 1936 (age 88)
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Sally Sandlin
Children3, including Bennett
ResidenceMount Pleasant, Texas, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Texas at Austin (BS)

References

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  1. Bill Ratliff Archived September 2, 2006, at the Wayback Machine, Texas State Politics, University of Texas
  2. Bill Ratliff, A New Texas Star?[permanent dead link], National Conference of State Legislatures, April 2001