Former Texas Gov. Dolph Briscoe dies
Former Texas Gov. Dolph Briscoe Jr. died Sunday after a long illness, according to the Associated Press. He was 87.
Briscoe was governor for six years, starting in 1973, and lost a reelection bid in 1978 to fellow Democrat John Hill, who was defeated by Republican Bill Clements.
Briscoe, a South Texas rancher who called Uvalde home, was among the richest Texans and became a noted philanthropist in his later years. The The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin blossomed with a donation from the former officeholder.
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JJ Baskin
In retirement, Governor Briscoe continued to be a big supporter of education in our state, particularly the University of Texas. He was a good and honorable citizen and servant.
J J Baskin via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Gov Briscoe was a great friend of the University of Texas at Austin and the State of Texas. He will be missed.
Mark R. Yzaguirre via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Sad news. He was a great one, from the old school.
Marta Powell Stafford via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Gov Briscoe also left a lasting legacy of fine art, Briscoe Western Art Museum, San Antonio, Texas
Mary Lynn VanZandt Neill via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Aw..He appointed my Daddy as Chairman of the TX State Board of Mental health and Mental Retardation way back when.You bet he'll be missed.Old school for sure,and probably more of a Conservative,anyway(whispered)
Tony Dudik via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Texas needs more Briscoes and Connally's and Barnes'.
Robin K Moehring Hayles via Texas Tribune on Facebook
RIP, Governor Briscoe - I guess we didn't really appreciate how good we had it when you were in office. If only you would reach out and thump a few folks currently in office on the heads from up there, I'd certainly appreciate it!