John Hill for the state of Texas : my years as attorney general

Find out more about this title here: http://johnhillfortexas.com/ During his distinguished career, John L. Hill Jr. served as secretary of state, attorney general, and chief justice of the state supreme court—the only person to hold all three state offices. Hill's office played a significant role in vastly expanding Texas consumer protections, waging war against wholesale rate increases by AT&T/Southwestern Bell; and resolving the disposition of Howard Hughes's fabled estate to bring tens of millions of dollars into Texas coffers. Before Hill's death in July 2007, Ernie Stromberger, journalist and Hill's longtime friend, worked with him to craft this first-person narrative. During His Distinguished Career, John L. Hill Jr. Served As Secretary Of State, Attorney General, And Chief Justice Of The State Supreme Court - The Only Person Who Ever Held All Three State Offices. This Vivid New Personal Account Brings To Life The Contentious Issues That Grabbed The Attention Of Texas Government In The Turbulent 1970s. John Hill For The State Of Texas Displays In Dramatic Detail The Personalities, The High-stakes Outcomes, And The Powerful Forces Arrayed Against Hill And His Staff As They Sought Justice For The People Of Texas. It Is A Must-read For Anyone Interested In Modern Texas Politics And History, Biography, Or Modern Legal History.--book Jacket. Foreword / John Cornyn -- An Introduction To My Mentor / Elizabeth B. Lacy -- 1. Riding Sharpstown To Victory -- 2. Reforming Consumer Protections -- 3. Cleaning Up The Houston Ship Channel -- 4. Beating The Southwestern Bell Goliath -- 5. Corralling Maverick Child Care Home Operators -- 6. Attacking Corruption In Duval County -- 7. Fighting California And Nevada For Howard Hughes's Estate Taxes -- 8. Defending The Death Penalty -- 9. Managing The Reform Of Prisons And Youth Detention Schools -- Appendix 1. Staff Leadership Team In The Texas Attorney General's Office, 1973-1978 -- Appendix 2. Key Dates In The Life Of John L. Hill Jr. By John L. Hill Jr., With Ernie Stromberger ; Foreword By John Cornyn, Introduction By Elizabeth B. Lacy. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [249]-250) And Index. During his distinguished career, John L Hill Jr served as secretary of state, attorney general, and chief justice of the state supreme court. Hill's office played a significant role in resolving the disposition of Howard Hughes' fabled estate to bring tens of millions of dollars into Texas coffers. This title tells his story.