VaLinda Hathcox (D-TX-4)
VaLinda Hathcox
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VaLinda Hathcox Congressional Candidate Texas District 4
Biography of VaLinda Hathcox from Project Vote Smart
Education
JD, University of Texas Law School, 1975
MA, Political Science, Texas Agriculture and Mechanical (A&M) University, Commerce, 1971
BA, English/French/Education, Texas Agriculture and Mechanical (A&M) University, Commerce, 1969
Certificate, French, Alliance for International Studies, 1967
Professional Experience
Family Ownership, Hathcox Bison Preserve, 2004-2008
Tax Attorney, Hathcox Law Firm, 1975-2008
Attorney, Hopkins County, 1996-2001
Video Producer, Austin Women’s Political Caucus, 1990-1995
Tax Preparer/Analyst, Jim Mattox Gubernatorial Campaign, 1990-1991
Director, Governmental Affairs, Texas Association of Counties, 1984-1986
Deputy Assistant Attorney General, State of Texas, 1983-1984
Adjunct Professor, Austin Community College, 1983
Director of Legislative Programs, State Bar of Texas, 1980-1983
Tax Judge, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, 1975-1979
Governor’s Intern, Texas General Land Office, 1974-1975
Graduate Instructor, Texas Agriculture and Mechanical (A&M) University, Commerce, East Texas State University, 1969-1971
Restaurant Manager, Big H Drive In, 1966-1971
Dairying/Ranching, Hathcox Farms, 1962-1971
Political Experience
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 4, 2010
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 4, 2008
Candidate, Texas Land Commissioner, 2005
Candidate, Texas State Senate, District 1, 1995
Delegate, Hopkins County Democratic Party, 1991, 1993
Delegate, Hopkins County, Texas State Democratic Party, 1991, 1993
Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 51, 1991
Delegate, Travis County Democratic Party, 1983, 1985, 1991
Delegate, Travis County, Texas State Democratic Party, 1983, 1985, 1991
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
Representative, Texas Association of County, Texas Legislative Council Local Government Code, 1984-1986
Representative, Texas Association of County, Texas Rural Water Task Force, 1984-1986
Organizations
Former President, Board, Hopkins County Community Chest, 1995-2008
Member/Scholarship Contributor, Hopkins County, University of Texas Exes, 1992-2008
Member, Northeast Texas Bar Association, 1990-2008
Member, Hopkins/Rains County Farm Bureau, 1983-2008
Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation, 1981-2008
Charter Member, Hopkins County Democratic Women, 1980-2008
Leadership Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, 2000
Alumni Board, Texas Agriculture and Mechanical (A&M) University, Commerce, 1983-1990
Board, General Practice Section, State Bar of Texas, 1980-1990
Founding Mother/Former President, Women and the Law Section, State Bar of Texas, 1980-1990
Charter Member, Texas Democratic Women, 1988
Political Science Ambassador, Texas Agriculture and Mechanical (A&M) University, Commerce, 1986
Founding Mother, Travis County Democratic Women, 1986
Explorer Post Sponsor, Boy Scouts of America, 1983-1986
First Woman President, Austin Young Lawyers Association, 1980
President, Hopkins County Young Democrats, 1962-1966
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