Voice of the Conservative Vote: Robert Talton
by TexasGOPVote on October 17, 2012 at 2:58 PM
Robert Talton is a candidate running for Harris County Attorney.
Education and Professional
- 1963 graduate of Pasadena High School • Served as Pasadena police officer
- B.A., University of Houston, 1971
- J.D., South Texas College of Law, 1976
- Private legal practice, 1979 – 2005
- Senior Attorney, Woodfill & Pressler, LLP 2005 -
State Representative, District 144, 93-09
- Chair, Committee on Urban Affairs, 78th and 79th sessions
- Vice-Chair, Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence, 74th and 75th sessions
- Other Committees: Criminal Jurisprudence, 74th and 75th sessions
- Chair, Harris County Delegation, 2005
- Chair, House Republican Caucus Policy Committee, 2005
Other Public Service
- Police Legal Advisor, City of Port Arthur, 1976-77
- Assistant City Attorney, City of Pasadena, 1977-79
- Assistant City Attorney, City of South Houston, 1979-81
- Associate Municipal Judge, City of Pasadena, 1981-83
- Prosecutor, City of South Houston, 1985
- Associate Municipal Judge, City of Pasadena, 1986-92
- City Attorney, City of South Houston, 1987-92
- City Attorney, City of Pearland, 1988-90
Personal
- Grew up and lives in Pasadena
- Married the former Sue Herring in 1970
- Two children • Four grandchildren
- Member, Sagemont Church • Member, State Bar of Texas
- Member, Pasadena Bar Association
Awards
- Free Market Enterprise Leader of Excellence “Texas Ten” Award 1993 – 2001
- Texas Eagle Forum Freedom and Family Award 2001, 2003, 2005
- NRA rated A+
- Young Conservatives of Texas rated 2nd
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