DeWitt Hale

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.
Died	February 20, 2018(2018-02-20) (aged 100) Austin, Texas
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Carol Moore (died 2008)
Residence(s)	Corpus Christi, Texas
Alma mater	University of Texas
Profession	lawyer

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]

References

1. "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile".
2. "L. DeWitt Hale [2651]".
3. "DeWitt Hale, who gave Texans mixed bar drinks, dies at 100". The Statesman. Archived from the original on 24 February 2018. Retrieved 24 February 2018.