LOCAL · TX · 1990-1992
Elizabeth Watson
Police Chief · Houston · Texas
On the record
First woman major-city police chief in U.S.
Background
Texas's Police Chief · Houston of Houston 1990–1992: Elizabeth Watson — 2-year tenure. Took office after Lee P. Brown; succeeded by Sam Nuchia. Note: First woman major-city police chief in U.S.. Same-year political environment (1990): Governor Bill Clements.
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Others who held this office in Texas
- Sam Nuchia (1992-1997)
- Sam Nuchia (1990-1992)
- Lee P. Brown (1982-1990)
- Harry Caldwell (1979-1982)
- B. K. Johnson (1977-1979)
- Carrol M. Lynn (1974-1977)
- Herman B. Short (1964-1974)
- L. D. Morrison Sr. (1953-1964)