LOCAL · TX · 1972-1985
Jack Heard
Sheriff · Harris County · Democrat · Texas
Background
Jack Heard (Democrat) was Texas's Sheriff · Harris County of Harris County 1972–1985 (13 years). Took office after Buster Kern; succeeded by John Klevenhagen. Same-year political environment (1972): Governor Preston Smith.
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Others who held this office in Texas
- Ed Gonzalez (2017-present)
- Ron Hickman (2015-2017)
- Adrian Garcia (2009-2015)
- Tommy Thomas (1994-2008)
- John Klevenhagen (1985-1999)
- Buster Kern (1948-1972)