DeWitt Hale

Louis DeWitt Hale (June 10, 1917 – February 20, 2018) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member in the Texas House of Representatives from 1953 to 1978 and 1939 to 1940. He served as Speaker pro tempore from 1961 to 1962. Hale served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II.[1][2] From 1975 to 1978, he was Dean of the Texas House.[3]

DeWitt Hale
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
In office
January 13, 1953  September 30, 1978
In office
January 10, 1939  December 14, 1940
Personal details
Born
Louis DeWitt Hale

(1917-06-10)June 10, 1917
Caddo Mills, Texas, U.S.
DiedFebruary 20, 2018(2018-02-20) (aged 100)
Austin, Texas
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCarol Moore (died 2008)
Residence(s)Corpus Christi, Texas
Alma materUniversity of Texas
Professionlawyer

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