1. Influential Texans in Politics

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

3. Henry B. Gonzales 1916-2000 Hispanic American Congressman who served at the state and national levels Fought for Civil Rights for immigrant workers and Hispanic Americans

4. Kay Bailey Hutchinson 1943- 1 st Texas woman elected to US Senate

5. Barbara Jordan 1936-1996 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

6. Raymond Telles 1915-2013 1 st Mexican-American US Ambassador 1 st Mexican –American mayor of a major city (El Paso)

7. Sam Rayburn 1882-1961 Served in the US Congress for over 40 years Served over 20 years as Majority Leader, Minority Leader, or Speaker

8. Raul A. Gonzalez, Jr. 1940- 1 st Hispanic American to serve on the Texas Supreme Court

9. Lyndon B Johnson 1908-1973 Served as Vice-President of United States 36 th President of the United States

10. George H. Bush 1924- Owned oil company and made millions 41 st President of United States

11. George W. Bush 1946- Served as governor of Texas 43 rd President of the United States