LEGAL · TX · 1979-2001
John B. Holmes Jr.
District Attorney · Houston · Democrat · Texas
On the record
22-year tenure; sent more people to death row than any other DA in U.S.
Background
Between 1979 and 2001, John B. Holmes Jr. held the District Attorney · Houston of Houston seat in Texas, a 22-year tenure. Took office after Carol Vance (latest tracked occupant of this seat). Note: 22-year tenure; sent more people to death row than any other DA in U.S.. Same-year political environment (1979): Governor Bill Clements.
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Others who held this office in Texas
- Carol Vance (1966-1979)
- Frank Briscoe (1961-1965)