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Robert Talton

Robert Talton

American politician

Robert Edwin Talton (born June 27, 1945)[2] is an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the 144th district of the Texas House of Representatives.[1]

Quick Facts Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 144th district, Succeeded by ...

Life and career

Born in Pasadena, Texas,[2] Talton attended Pasadena High School. He went on to the University of Houston, where he earned his bachelor's degree,[2][3] and the South Texas College of Law Houston, where he earned a Juris Doctor degree.[2]

In 1993, he was elected to represebt the 144th district of the Texas House of Representatives.[1][4] In 2009, Talton was succeeded by Ken Legler.[1][5]

Talton was a candidate for the 22nd district of Texas of the United States House of Representatives in 2008, but lost the election.[3] He has also been a candidate to serve as the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, running against Nathan Hecht.[6]

References

  1. [1]
    "Robert Talton". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  2. [2]
    "Robert Talton's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  3. [3]
    Dunham, Richard (February 7, 2008). "22nd District congressional candidates speak out: Robert Talton". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  4. [4]
    "1992 General Election 11/3/1992, House District 144", Texas State Elections, February 8, 2014
  5. [5]
    "2008 General Election 11/4/2008, House District 144", Texas State Elections, February 8, 2014
  6. [6]
    "Former legislator Robert Talton seeks to unseat Texas Supreme Court justice". Dallas Morning News. December 10, 2013. Archived from the original on October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 2, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.


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