Fred Hofheinz
James Fred Hofheinz (born March 15, 1938) is an American lawyer and politician who served as mayor of Houston, Texas, from 1974 to 1978.
Fred Hofheinz | |
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 Fred Hofheinz campaigning at the University of Houston | |
| 55th Mayor of Houston | |
| In office 1974–1978 | |
| Preceded by | Louie Welch |
| Succeeded by | Jim McConn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 15, 1938 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Linda Hickerson Hofheinz |
| Relations | Roy Hofheinz (Father) |
| Children | Paul Winfrey Hofheinz Tracey Virginia Hofheinz |
| Residence | Houston, Texas |
| Alma mater | University of Texas |
| Profession | Attorney |
Hofheinz's father, Roy, was mayor of the city in the 1950s.
Hofheinz graduated from Lamar High School in Houston, where he was a championship debater and also lettered in track and field. He attended the University of Texas, earning a Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude in 1960 and continued at Texas to earn both Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Economics.[1] Hofheinz earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Houston in 1964.[2] In 1974 Hofheinz was named one of "200 Faces for the Future" by Time.[3]
After his term as mayor, Hofheinz 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.[4]
Hofheinz currently resides in Houston, and was an attorney in the law firm of Williams, Birnberg & Andersen L.L.P.[1]
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Louis Welch |
Mayor of Houston, Texas 1974–1978 |
Succeeded by Jim McConn |
References
External links
- Hofheinz, Mayor Fred and Frank Michel. Mayor Fred Hofheinz Oral History, Houston Oral History Project, February 11, 2008.