Background
West, John Collier was born on December 14, 1944 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John C. and Barbara (Farris) W.
West, John Collier was born on December 14, 1944 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John C. and Barbara (Farris) W.
Bachelor, Lamar U., 1966; Juris Doctor, University Texas, 1969.
Appeals analyst, Texas Department Public Welfare, Austin, 1969-1970; assistant district attorney, Bell County, Belton, Texas, 1970-1971; instructor law enforcement, Lamar U., Beaumont, Texas, 1971-1972; legal advisor, Fort Worth Police Department, 1972-1975; legal advisor, Garland (Texas) Police Department, 1975-1977; sole practice law, Dallas, 1977-1981; assistant general counsel, Texas Department Public Safety, Austin, 1981-1982; general counsel, Texas Department Public Safety, Austin, 1982-1989; chief legal services, Texas Department Public Safety, Austin, since 1989. Consultant on government employment, law enforcement, Austin, since 1981.
Married Betsey Ann Hunter, March 10, 1973. Children: John Marus, Andrew Farris, Daniel Burton.