Influential Texans in Politics
James A. Baker III1930-
• Served in government positions under 3 United States presidents
Henry B. Gonzales1916-2000
•Hispanic American Congressman who served at the state and national levels• Fought for Civil Rights for immigrant
workers and Hispanic Americans
Kay Bailey Hutchinson1943-
•1st Texas woman elected to US Senate
Barbara Jordan1936-1996
•African-American Congresswoman who served at both the state and national levels•Played a role in the fight for equality
during the Civil Rights Movement
Raymond Telles1915-2013
•1st Mexican-American US Ambassador•1st Mexican –American mayor of a
major city (El Paso)
Sam Rayburn1882-1961
• Served in the US Congress for over 40 years• Served over 20 years as Majority
Leader, Minority Leader, or Speaker
Raul A. Gonzalez, Jr.1940-
•1st Hispanic American to serve on the Texas Supreme Court
Lyndon B Johnson1908-1973
• Served as Vice-President of United States•36th President of the United States
George H. Bush1924-
•Owned oil company and made millions•41st President of United States
George W. Bush1946-
• Served as governor of Texas•43rd President of the United States