Robert Talton

Robert Talton
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 144th district
In office January 12, 1993 – January 13, 2009
Succeeded by	Ken Legler
Personal details
Born	Robert Edwin Talton[1] (1945-06-27) June 27, 1945 (age 79) Pasadena, Texas, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Sue Talton[2]
Children	2[2]
Alma mater	University of Houston South Texas College of Law Houston

Robert Edwin Talton (born June 27, 1945)[2] is an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the 144th district of the Texas House of Representatives until 2009.[1]

Life and career

Born in Pasadena, Texas,[2] Talton attended Pasadena High School. He went on to the University of Houston, where he earned his bachelor's degree,[2][3] and the South Texas College of Law Houston, where he earned a Juris Doctor degree.[2]

In 1993, he was elected to represent the 144th district of the Texas House of Representatives.[1][4] In 2009, Talton was succeeded by Ken Legler.[1][5]

Talton was a candidate for the 22nd district of Texas of the United States House of Representatives in 2008, but lost the election.[3] He has also been a candidate to serve as the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, running against Nathan Hecht.[6]

References

1. "Robert Talton". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
2. "Robert Talton's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
3. Dunham, Richard (February 7, 2008). "22nd District congressional candidates speak out: Robert Talton". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
4. "1992 General Election 11/3/1992, House District 144", Texas State Elections, February 8, 2014
5. "2008 General Election 11/4/2008, House District 144", Texas State Elections, February 8, 2014
6. "Former legislator Robert Talton seeks to unseat Texas Supreme Court justice". Dallas Morning News. December 10, 2013. Archived from the original on October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 2, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.