- For the English musician Mark White from the band ABC, see Mark White (musician)
- For the American musician Mark White, see Spin Doctors
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43rd Governor of Texas
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| In office January 18, 1983 – January 20, 1987 |
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| Lieutenant | William P. Hobby, Jr. |
| Preceded by | William Perry "Bill" Clements, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | William Perry "Bill" Clements, Jr. |
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| Born | March 17, 1940 Longview, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Mark Wells White (born March 17, 1940) is an American lawyer, who served as the forty-third Governor of Texas from 1983-1987. ABC are an English pop band that charted ten UK and five US Top 40 singles between 1981 and 1990 Mark Anthony White (born 1 April 1961, Sheffield, England) is a English Musician best known for being part of the Spin Doctors are an American Jam band / Alternative rock group formed in New York City, best known for their 1993 hits " Two Princes " Governors of Texas Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The Lieutenant Governor of Texas is the second-highest executive office in the government of Texas, a state in the United States of America. William Pettus “Bill” Hobby Jr, (born January 19, 1932) is a Texas Democratic Politician who served a record eighteen years William Perry "Bill" Clements Jr (born April 17, 1917) is the first Republican to have served as Governor of the U William Perry "Bill" Clements Jr (born April 17, 1917) is the first Republican to have served as Governor of the U Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Year 1940 ( MCMXL) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Longview is a city in Gregg and Harrison Counties in the US state of Texas. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law as an attorney, Counsel or Solicitor; a person Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Year 1940 ( MCMXL) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Governors of Texas Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar)
Born in Henderson, Texas, in Rusk County, White attended Baylor University in Waco, and was a member of the prestigious Tryon Coterie Club, now Phi Delta Theta (Texas Lambda Chapter) at Baylor. Henderson is a city in Rusk County, Texas, United States. The population was 11273 at the 2000 census Rusk County is a County located in the US state of Texas. Originally a part of Nacogdoches County, Rusk was established as its own county Baylor University is a private, Baptist -affiliated Research University located in Waco Texas. Waco (ˈweɪkoʊ is a city in and the County seat of McLennan County, Texas. The Tryon Coterie, founded in 1947, was the oldest of Baylor University ’s men’s social clubs History Founding Phi Beta Kappa was the first Greek letter organization founded in the United States when it was created on December 5 1776 at the College He graduated with a law degree in 1965. Law is a system of rules enforced through a set of Institutions used as an instrument to underpin civil obedience politics economics and society Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. After spending time practicing law in a private practice in Houston (Harris County), White served as the state's assistant attorney general. In 1969, White was appointed as Texas secretary of state under Governor Dolph Briscoe. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Dolph Briscoe Jr (born April 23, 1923) is a wealthy Uvalde Rancher and businessman who was the Democratic Governor of Texas
White served as secretary of state until 1977, when he resigned to run for state attorney general, where he served until 1983. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays In most Common law jurisdictions the Attorney General, or Attorney-General, is the main legal advisor to the government and in some jurisdictions may in addition Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) In the 1978 general election, White defeated the Republican choice, James A. Baker, III, a Houston lawyer, businessman, and power broker affiliated with the Bushes of Houston. See also James Addison Baker James Addison Baker III (born April 28 1930) is a American attorney politician political Originating in Orange New Jersey, the Bush family in the 20th century became an accomplished Political family in the United States, including across
White ran for governor in 1982 against incumbent William Perry "Bill" Clements, Jr., Texas' first Republican governor since Reconstruction. Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) William Perry "Bill" Clements Jr (born April 17, 1917) is the first Republican to have served as Governor of the U He defeated Clements over concerns about the governor's poor economic numbers and lack of support from minority groups. However, four years later, White was defeated by Clements, who opted for a second, nonconsecutive term. Some believe that the unpopular "no-pass, no-play" policies of the White administration sealed his doom.
White served as governor during Texas' sesquicentennial in 1986 and oversaw a number of the celebrations concerning that anniversary. Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. An anniversary (from the Latin anniversarius, from the words for year and to turn meaning (returning yearly known in English since c. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) He also made a cameo appearance in the popular CBS drama series Dallas. CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. White attempted to run for governor again in 1990, but was defeated in the Democratic primary by Dorothy Ann Willis Richards, who later went on to win the general election. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) This article is about the American politician/teacher for the Australian-American actress see Ann Richards (actress.
White, who practices law, is chairman of the board for the Houston Independent School District Foundation, a non-profit organization which supports the public schools. The Houston Independent School District (HISD is the largest Public school system in Texas and the seventh-largest in the United States. In recent years, White endorsed Houston City Council candidate Jolanda Jones in the 2003 and 2007 city elections; the latter of which led to winning an at-large seat. Survivor Palau is the tenth installment of the Reality television show Survivor.
External links
- Photos of Mark White, hosted by the Portal to Texas History
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by V. Larry Teaver, Jr. |
Secretary of State of Texas 1973-1977 |
Succeeded by George Strake, Jr. The Secretary of State of Texas is one of six state officials designated by the Texas Constitution to form the Executive Department of that U |
| Preceded by John L. Hill, Jr. |
Texas Attorney General 1979–1983 |
Succeeded by Jim Mattox |
| Preceded by Bill Clements (first time) |
Governor of Texas 1983–1987 |
Succeeded by Bill Clements (second time) |
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