Draft:Tex Lezar

Harold Joseph Lezar Jr.
Portrait of Tex Lezar
Portrait of Tex Lezar, an American lawyer and political figure, from the Dole Archives, University of Kansas.
Staff Assistant and Speechwriter in the White House
In office
1971–1974
PresidentRichard Nixon
Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Policy; Chief of Staff to the U.S. Attorney General
In office
1984–1985
PresidentRonald Reagan
General Counsel to the Secretary of State of Texas
In office
1979–1980
Appointed byGeorge Strake Jr.
Personal details
Born
Harold Joseph Lezar Jr.

(1948-09-30)September 30, 1948
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 5, 2004(2004-01-05) (aged 55)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Cause of deathCardiac arrest
Spouse
(m. 1984)
ChildrenBeau, Philip, Maverick
EducationYale College (BA)
University of Texas School of Law (JD)
Alma materYale College
University of Texas at Austin
OccupationLawyer, political figure, public policy specialist
Known forAssistant Attorney General, Chief of Staff in the U.S. Department of Justice

Harold Joseph Lezar, Jr., better known as Tex Lezar (September 30, 1948 – January 5, 2004),[1] was an American lawyer, political figure, and public policy specialist known for his work in both state and federal government roles.[2][3] He served as a U.S. Assistant Attorney General[3][4] and Chief of Staff[3][5] in the U.S. Department of Justice during the Reagan administration and was involved in Texas state politics.[2][3]

  1. ^ "In Memoriam" (PDF). *UT Law*. The University of Texas Law School Foundation: 63. Spring 2004. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Tex Lezar Obituary". Dallas Morning News. January 8, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d Burgess, Michael C. (January 21, 2004). "Extension of Remarks in Honor of Harold J. 'Tex' Lezar Jr". U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  4. ^ "Nomination of Tex Lezar To Be an Assistant Attorney General". The American Presidency Project, Ronald Reagan. June 28, 1984. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  5. ^ "M Streets resident returns to Hollywood for Turner Classic Film Festival". Dallas Morning News. April 18, 2014. Retrieved April 17, 2024.

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