Education
Bachelor of Science, Sam Houston State University, 1966; postgraduate, South Texas School Law, 1970.
Bachelor of Science, Sam Houston State University, 1966; postgraduate, South Texas School Law, 1970.
Member, Texas House of Representatives, 1967-1973; private practice, Lufkin, Texas, 1971-1973; district attorney, Angelina County, Texas, 1973-1977; attorney, Hannah & Welch, Lufkin, 1977-1981; United State Attorneys, Eastern District Texas, 1977-1981; principal, John Hannah Law Office, 1981-1991; secretary of state, State of Texas, Austin, 1991-1994; district judge, United States District Court (eastern district), Tyler, since 1994. Legal counsel Common Cause, Austin, 1975.
Served United States Navy, 1961. Member American Board Trial Advocates, State Bar Texas, Texas District and County Attorneys Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Gamma Museum.
1 child, John III.