Bob Richardson (politician)
Bob Richardson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 49th district | |
| In office January 8, 1985 – January 8, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Russ Tidwell |
| Succeeded by | Elliott Naishtat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 14, 1945 |
| Died | October 23, 2017 (aged 72) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kathy |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Vanderbilt University (BA) University of Texas School of Law (JD) |
| Occupation | |
Bob Richardson (June 14, 1945 – October 23, 2017) was an American politician and attorney. He was a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 49th district from 1985 to 1991.[1][2]
Prior to becoming a state legislator, Richardson served as a anchor for KTBC during the time he was in law school. Richardson eventually practiced law for over 25 years, including as a prosecutor.[2]
Texas House of Representatives
During Richardson's time in the Texas House of Representatives, he served in the 69th, 70th, and 71st sessions. He successfully amended the Texas Constitution to include a Crime Victim's Bill of Rights.[2]
Death
Richardson died on October 23, 2017, at the age of 72. He was buried at the Texas State Cemetery on October 27.[1][2][3]
References
- ^ a b "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ a b c d "Bob W Richardson". Texas State Cemetery. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ Silver, Johnathan (2017-10-24). "Former Austin Republican state Rep. Bob Richardson dies at 72". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 2025-04-21.