Background
Mattox, James Albon was born on August 29, 1943 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Norman and Mary Kathryn (Harrison) Mattox.
lawyer United States Representative from Texas
Mattox, James Albon was born on August 29, 1943 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Norman and Mary Kathryn (Harrison) Mattox.
Bachelor of Business Administration magna cum laude, Baylor University, 1965. Juris Doctor, Southern Methodist University, 1968.
Democratic precinct chairman Precinct 215, Dallas, 1965. Campaign manager Judge Robert Hughes for 3rd Congressional District, 68, 1968. Criminal prosecutor Dallas County, 1968—1970.
Precinct chairman Democratic Precinct 254, 1968—1970. Assistant district attorney Dallas County, 1968-1970. Partner Crowder & Mattox, Dallas, 1970-1983.
Member Texas House of Representatives from 33d Dallas District, 1972-1976, United States Congress from 5th Texas District, 1977-1983. Attorney general State of Texas, 1983—1990. Of counsel Kreisner & Gladney.
Member, program chairman Southern Methodist University Young Democratic, 1965—1967. Delegate Dallas County Convention, 1966, 68, Senate District Democratic Convention, 1972, Texas State Democratic Convention, 1972, Democratic National Convention, 1984, 88.
Member of Travis County Bar Association, Texas State Bar Association.
Married Marta Jan Karpan. Children: James Sterling, Janet Mary Kathryn.