Fred Hofheinz
Fred Hofheinz | |
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Fred Hofheinz campaigning at the University of Houston
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55th Mayor of Houston | |
In office 1974–1978 |
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Preceded by | Louie Welch |
Succeeded by | Jim McConn |
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Born | 1938 Houston, Texas |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Winfrey "Mac" Hofheinz |
Relations | Roy Hofheinz (Father) |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Houston, Texas |
Alma mater | University of Texas |
Profession | Attorney |
Fred Hofheinz (born 1938), was mayor of Houston, Texas, from 1974 to 1978. (Hofheinz's father, Roy, was mayor of the city in the 1950s.)
He attended the University of Texas, earning a B.A., M.A., PhD, and J.D.[1]
After his term as mayor, he practiced law in Houston. He also served as a board member at Lucas Energy, an independent crude oil and gas company.In 1971, Hofheinz co-founded the closed circuit television company Top Rank.[2]
Hofheinz currently resides in Houston, and is an attorney in the law firm of Williams, Birnberg & Andersen L.L.P.[3]
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Preceded by | Mayor of Houston, Texas 1974–1978 |
Succeeded by Jim McConn |
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External links
- Hofheinz, Mayor Fred and Frank Michel. Mayor Fred Hofheinz Oral History, Houston Oral History Project, February 11, 2008.
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