Background
White, Mark Wells was born on March 17, 1940 in Henderson, Texas, United States. Son of Mark Wells and Sarah Elizabeth White.
White, Mark Wells was born on March 17, 1940 in Henderson, Texas, United States. Son of Mark Wells and Sarah Elizabeth White.
Baylor University (Bachelor of Business Administration, 1962. Bachelor of Laws, 1965). Phi Alpha Delta. Assistant Attorney General of Texas, 1966-1969.
Secretary of State of Texas, Austin, 1973-1979. Attorney General of State of Texas, 1979-1982. Governor, Texas, 1983-1987.
Chairman, Southern Conference of Attorney Generals, 1981.
Assistant attorney general insurance, banking and securities division State of Texas, Austin, 1966-1969. Associate Reynolds, White, Allen & Cook, Houston, 1969-1971, partner, 1971-1973. Secretary of state State of Texas, Austin, 1973-1979, attorney general, 1979-1982, governor, 1983—1987.
Private law practice Houston. Chairman American Ecology, 1994. Founder GeoVox Security Inc., Houston, 1996.
Served with Texas National Guard, 1966-1969.
Righteousness is a demand of God. It can be received only through faith in God.
God commands His people to respect the authority of political leaders and honor them. God also commands His people to pray for their political leaders.
Every individual should try to be open to others and willing to be changed. Therefore, community members should meet regularly in order to open their hearts. Share their knowledge, thoughts and experience.
Chairman Southern States Energy Board, Houston Indiana School District Foundation. Member Interstate Oil Compact Commission. Sponsor National Conference on Educational Excellence and Economic Growth.
Member advisory council Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Member Christian Education Coordinating Board, Southwest Regional Energy Council, Southern Regional Education Board, Education Commission of States. Board trustees Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene.
Member National Association Secretaries State (president 1977-1979), National Governors Association, Southern Governors Association.
Married Linda Gale Thompson, October 1, 1966. Children: Mark Wells III, Andrew, Elizabeth Marie.