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Mark Wells White Jr. (March 17, 1940 – August 5, 2017) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 43rd governor of Texas from 1983 to 1987. He also held office as Secretary of State of Texas (1973–1977), and as Texas Attorney General (1979–1983).
Mark White is an American lawyer and former Governor of Texas. This biography profiles his childhood, career, life, achievements & timeline.
Aug 5, 2017 · Mark White, a Democrat who served as the governor of Texas from 1983 to 1987, has died at the age of 77. During his time in office, White's most notable achievements came in education reform.
Aug 6, 2017 · Aug. 6, 2017. Mark White, who as governor of Texas from 1983 to 1987 championed public education laws that limited class sizes, increased teachers’ pay and introduced basic skills tests for...
Aug 6, 2017 · Gov. Mark White, the last hurrah of the Texas Democratic Party’s conservative wing, delayed the full emergence of the Republican Party of Texas, diversified the state’s boom-and-bust oil...
Aug 5, 2017 · The former governor, who fought kidney cancer for years, died Saturday in Houston shortly after waking up and feeling uncomfortable, according to his wife, Linda Gale White, and his son Andrew...
Aug 5, 2017 · AUSTIN (AP) — Former Texas Gov. Mark White, a Democrat who championed public education reforms that included the landmark "no-pass, no-play" policy for high school athletes, has died. He was 77....
Aug 5, 2017 · As the 43rd governor of Texas, Mark White ushered in education reforms that still impact schools, including limits on elementary class size, "no pass, no play" policy for high school...
Mark White served as governor from 1983 to 1987, following his surprising victory over incumbent Republican William Clements. Mark committed himself to the transformation of the Texas political landscape.
Aug 5, 2017 · AUSTIN — Former Texas Gov. Mark White, whose single term in Austin had an enduring legacy for the school children of his state, died Saturday at his home in Houston. He was 77.
