William P. Hobby Jr.

American politician; Texas Lieutenant Governor, 1973-1991

William Pettus “Bill” Hobby Jr. (born January 19, 1932)[1] is an American Democratic politician who served a record eighteen years as the 37th Lieutenant Governor.

William Pettus "Bill" Hobby Jr.
Bill Hobby as Chancellor of the University of Houston System
5th Chancellor of the University of Houston System
In office
1995–1997
Preceded byAlexander F. Schilt
Succeeded byArthur K. Smith
37th Lieutenant Governor of Texas
In office
January 16, 1973 – January 15, 1991
GovernorDolph Briscoe
Bill Clements
Mark White
Preceded byBen Barnes
Succeeded byBob Bullock
Personal details
Born (1932-01-19) January 19, 1932 (age 92)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Diana Poteat Stallings
Children(1) Laura Poteat Hobby Beckworth

(2) Paul William Hobby
(3) Andrew Purefoy Hobby

(4) Katherine Pettus Hobby Gibson
ResidenceHouston, Texas
Alma materRice University
Website[1]
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service1953–1957
RankLieutenant (JG)
Battles/warsKorean War; Vietnam War

Hobby Jr. held that office from January 16, 1973 to January 15, 1991 for five unprecedented 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]

References

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  1. Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  2. Presiding Officers of the Texas Legislature, 1846-2002. Austin, Texas: Texas Legislative Council. 2002.

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