John Hill (Texas politician)
John Luke Hill Jr. (October 9, 1923 – July 9, 2007) was an American lawyer, Democratic politician, and judge. He is the only person to have served as Secretary of State of Texas, Texas Attorney General, and Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court.
John Luke Hill Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas | |
| In office January 5, 1985 – January 4, 1988 | |
| Governor | Mark White (1985–1987) Bill Clements (1987–1988) |
| Preceded by | Jack Pope |
| Succeeded by | Thomas R. Phillips |
| 45th Attorney General of Texas | |
| In office January 1, 1973 – January 19, 1979 | |
| Governor | Dolph Briscoe |
| Preceded by | Crawford Martin |
| Succeeded by | Mark Wells White |
| 69th Texas Secretary of State | |
| In office March 12, 1966 – January 22, 1968 | |
| Governor | John Connally |
| Preceded by | Crawford Martin |
| Succeeded by | Roy Barerra, Sr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 9, 1923 Breckenridge, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | July 9, 2007 (aged 83) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Glenwood Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Bitsy Hill |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Kilgore College University of Texas School of Law |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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