Influential Texans in Politics. James A. Baker III 1930- Served in government positions under 3 United States presidents.

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Influential Texans in Politics

James A. Baker III Served in government positions under 3 United States presidents

Henry B. Gonzales Hispanic American Congressman who served at the state and national levels Fought for Civil Rights for immigrant workers and Hispanic Americans

Kay Bailey Hutchinson st Texas woman elected to US Senate

Barbara Jordan 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 Telles st Mexican-American US Ambassador 1 st Mexican –American mayor of a major city (El Paso)

Sam Rayburn Served in the US Congress for over 40 years Served over 20 years as Majority Leader, Minority Leader, or Speaker

Raul A. Gonzalez, Jr st Hispanic American to serve on the Texas Supreme Court

Lyndon B Johnson Served as Vice-President of United States 36 th President of the United States

George H. Bush Owned oil company and made millions 41 st President of United States

George W. Bush Served as governor of Texas 43 rd President of the United States