Bill Haley

James William "Bill" Haley (born September 22, 1943) was a Texas politician that was a member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 10, and was a member of the Texas Senate representing District 3. He is affiliated with the Democratic Party.

Haley was born September 22, 1943 and is a native of Shelby County. He graduated with a degree in history and government from Texas Christian University. He also obtained a bachelors in teaching from Stephen F. Austin State University, he then began to teach, he taught for a total of twelve and a half years. He is a Disciple of Christ and resides in Center, Texas.

Haley was sworn in on March 1, 1978 to represent District 4 in the Texas House of Representatives after the resignation of Roy Blake, Sr.. He continued to serve district 4 through January 11, 1983. Haley began to represent Texas House District 10 on January 11, 1983. In his tenure he was crucial in enacting several reforms to the Texas education system, he chaired the House Committee on Public Education in the 68th, 69th, and 70th legislatures. Additionally, he served on the House Committees on State Affairs and Financial Institutions. He served in the Texas House of Representatives 1978-1988. In 1989 Haley became a member of the Texas Senate representing District 3, he served through 1995. Haley throughout his political career was a Democrat.

Awards and honors

Throughout Haleys political career serving in the Texas legislatures he was given several honors and awards.

• honored by the Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association
• honored by the Texas Association of School Board
• honored by the Association of Texas Professional Educators
• honored by the Texas Federation of Teachers
• Shelby County Chamber of Commerce named him Out-standing Young Man of the Year in 1975
• Friend of Education Award given by the Texas Classroom Teachers Association
• Champion of Education Award given by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association.