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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dolph_BriscoeDolph Briscoe - Wikipedia

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   Dolph Briscoe Jr. (April 23, 1923 – June 27, 2010) was an American rancher and businessman from Uvalde, Texas, who was the 41st governor of Texas between 1973 and 1979. He was a member of the Democratic Party.

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3. www.wsj.com › articles › squabbling-heirs-rockSquabbling Heirs Rock Former Texas Governor’s Ranching Empire

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   Jan 14, 2022 · The late Dolph Briscoe Jr., once known as the state’s largest individual landowner, thought he had ensured his legacy. He didn’t account for bad blood, and tragedy. Happier times: Dolph...

4. briscoecenter.org › briscoe-garner-museum › aboutAbout Dolph Briscoe Jr. - Dolph Briscoe Center for American ...

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   Learn about Dolph Briscoe Jr. (1923–2010), who served as Texas governor from 1973 to 1979 and led a distinguished career in public service, business, and ranching. Find out how he supported preserving and promoting Texas and U.S. history through the Briscoe Center for American History.

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6. www.tshaonline.org › handbook › entriesBriscoe, Dolph, Jr. - TSHA

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   Feb 15, 2011 · Learn about the life and career of Dolph Briscoe, Jr., a rancher, businessman, legislator, and the forty-first governor of Texas. Find out how he rose to power after the Sharpstown stock-fraud scandal and his achievements and challenges in office.

7. www.nytimes.com › 2010/06/29 › usDolph Briscoe, Texas Governor in the ’70s, Dies at 87

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   Jun 29, 2010 · Dolph Briscoe Jr., a former governor of Texas who helped restore credibility to its government after a major scandal and later built his ranching family’s already vast enterprise into the...

8. briscoecenter.org › about › newsGov. Dolph Briscoe Shares His Life In Texas Ranching and ...

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   A memoir by the former governor of Texas, who shares his stories of ranching, business, and politics in the Lone Star State. Learn about his role in restoring public trust, his friendship with national leaders, and his philanthropy.

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   Who is Dolph Briscoe Jr?

   • Dolph Briscoe Jr., was born on April 23, 1923, the only child of Dolph Sr. and Georgie Briscoe in Uvalde, Texas. His father was a descendant of Texas Declaration of Independence signer Andrew Briscoe. Briscoe was first attracted to politics at an early age.

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   What is the Dolph Briscoe?

   • The Dolph Briscoe opened in Dilly, Texas in 1992. Known as the Brisco Unit, the prison has mixed custody with some high-risk inmates. The prison has a capacity of around 1,300 inmates and has a fairly large site with over 400 acres in part dedicated to farming. Maria Ramirez is the current warden of the Dolph Briscoe unit.

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   How do I contact the Dolph Briscoe unit?

   • If you have any questions about the prison or the inmates in the prison, you can call them at 830-965-4444. The Dolph Briscoe Unit believes that the success of an inmate starts while they are in prison. From day one, offenders are preparing for their release back into society.

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   What is the Dolph Briscoe unit?

   • The Dolph Briscoe Unit contains both male and female offenders of different levels of custody. The levels of custody at the Dolph Briscoe Unit encompass minimum security all the way to maximum and death row. The facility is located at the following address:

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   Did Dolph Briscoe win a gubernatorial election?

   • Briscoe won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination against a field including both incumbent Governor Smith and incumbent Lieutenant Governor Barnes and Sissy Farenthold, a state representative. Briscoe went on to win the general election in November 1972. The crowd at Dolph Briscoe, Jr.'s inauguration in 1973.

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   How did Dolph Briscoe change Texas' speed limit?

   • Dolph Briscoe also advocated a reduction of the state speed limit to 55 mph in the aftermath of the 1973 Arab Oil Embargo. The Texas Highway Commission voted 3-0 in favor of his recommendation on December 4, 1973. The measure was overturned in the Texas Supreme Court two days later.

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10. www.chron.com › news › houston-texasBriscoe, first governor with 4-year term, dies at 87 - Chron

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    Jun 27, 2010 · Dolph Briscoe Jr., 87, a rancher, banker and businessman from the Texas Brush Country whose promise to restore integrity to a scandal-plagued state government propelled him...