Bill Ratliff
William Roark Ratliff (August 16, 1936 – December 8, 2025) was an American politician and engineer. He was a member of the Texas Senate from 1988 to 2004.[1] Between 2000 and 2003 he was the 40th lieutenant governor of Texas, after Lieutenant Governor Rick Perry replaced Governor George W. Bush. Bush resigned to become president of the United States.[2]
Bill Ratliff | |
|---|---|
| 40th Lieutenant Governor of Texas | |
| In office December 28, 2000 – January 21, 2003 | |
| Governor | Rick Perry |
| Preceded by | Rick Perry |
| Succeeded by | David Dewhurst |
| Member of the Texas Senate from the 1st district | |
| In office January 10, 1989 – August 11, 2004 | |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Eltife |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 16, 1936 |
| Died | December 8, 2025 (aged 89) Mount Pleasant, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Sally Sandlin |
| Children | 3, including Bennett |
| Education | University of Texas at Austin (BS) |
Ratliff died on December 8, 2025 in Mount Pleasant, Texas at the age of 89.[3]
References
- ↑ Bill Ratliff Archived September 2, 2006, at the Wayback Machine, Texas State Politics, University of Texas
- ↑ Bill Ratliff, A New Texas Star?[dead link], National Conference of State Legislatures, April 2001
- ↑ Former Lt. Gov. Bill Ratliff passed away
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