Background
Allison, James Purney was born on January 16, 1947 in Paris, Texas, United States. Son of Ardell and Billie Louise Allison.
Allison, James Purney was born on January 16, 1947 in Paris, Texas, United States. Son of Ardell and Billie Louise Allison.
East Texas State University (Bachelor of Science, 1967. Master of Science, 1968). University of Texas at Austin (Juris Doctor, 1971).
Phi Delta Phi.
Delta County Attorney, 1973-1977.
County attorney, Delta County, Cooper, Texas, 1972-1979; assistant attorney general, Attorney General, Austin, Texas, 1979-1983; partner, Allison, Bass & Associations, Austin, Texas, since 1983. General counsel County Judges & Commissioners Association Texas, Austin, since 1983.
Board of directors Texas Low-Level Radio-active Waste Disposal Authority, Austin, 1985-1991. Member Indigent Health Advisory Committee, Texas Department Human Resources, Austin, 1987-1994. Member Texas Association Counties (honorary life).