Harold Joseph Lezar Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Portrait of Tex Lezar, an American lawyer and political figure, from the Dole Archives, University of Kansas. | |
| Staff Assistant and Speechwriter in the White House | |
| In office 1971–1974 | |
| President | Richard Nixon |
| Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Policy; Chief of Staff to the U.S. Attorney General | |
| In office 1984–1985 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| General Counsel to the Secretary of State of Texas | |
| In office 1979–1980 | |
| Appointed by | George Strake Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Harold Joseph Lezar Jr. September 30, 1948 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | January 5, 2004 (aged 55) Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Cardiac arrest |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Beau, Philip, Maverick |
| Education | Yale College (BA) University of Texas School of Law (JD) |
| Alma mater | Yale College University of Texas at Austin |
| Occupation | Lawyer, political figure, public policy specialist |
| Known for | Assistant Attorney General, Chief of Staff in the U.S. Department of Justice |
Harold Joseph Lezar, Jr., better known as Tex Lezar (September 30, 1948 – January 5, 2004),[1] was an American lawyer, political figure, and public policy specialist known for his work in both state and federal government roles.[2][3] He served as a U.S. Assistant Attorney General[3][4] and Chief of Staff[3][5] in the U.S. Department of Justice during the Reagan administration and was involved in Texas state politics.[2][3]
- ^ "In Memoriam" (PDF). *UT Law*. The University of Texas Law School Foundation: 63. Spring 2004. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ a b "Tex Lezar Obituary". Dallas Morning News. January 8, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Burgess, Michael C. (January 21, 2004). "Extension of Remarks in Honor of Harold J. 'Tex' Lezar Jr". U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ "Nomination of Tex Lezar To Be an Assistant Attorney General". The American Presidency Project, Ronald Reagan. June 28, 1984. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ "M Streets resident returns to Hollywood for Turner Classic Film Festival". Dallas Morning News. April 18, 2014. Retrieved April 17, 2024.