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Born Robert Douglas Bullock in Hillsboro, Texas, to Thomas Austin Bullock and Ruth Mitchell Bullock.

After his father died, Bob Bullock and his mother moved in with Bob’s sister, Louisa, and her husband, Will Bond.

Graduated from Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro, Texas.

Received his Associate of Arts Degree from Hillsboro Junior College (now Hill College), where he was co-captain of the football team.

Married Amelia Hooks. Lindy was born in 1951, and Robert Douglas Jr. was born in 1959.

Served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.

Began first term in Texas House of Representatives. Re-elected in 1959. Served until Oct. 18, 1959.

Received Bachelor of Arts Degree from Texas Tech University and Bachelor of Law Degree from Baylor School of Law

Resigned from legislature to practice law and work as a lobbyist

Joined staff of Texas Auto Dealers Association.

Served on the Texas State Historical Survey Committee when John Connally was Governor.

Served as Assistant Attorney General.

Aide to Gov. Preston Smith.

Served as Secretary of State when Preston Smith was Governor.

Underwent surgery to remove part of right lung.

His nomination by Gov. Preston Smith to head the State Board of Insurance was rejected by the Texas Senate.

Elected to four terms as Comptroller of Public Accounts, a position he transformed into one of the most powerful in Texas.

Suffered heart attack.

Underwent treatment for alcoholism at Betty Ford Center.

Announced he would run for governor, withdrew in 1984.

Married Jan Felts Teague.

Sworn in as 38th Lieutenant Governor when Ann Richards was Governor.

Underwent heart bypass surgery.

Sworn in for second four-year term when George W. Bush was Governor.

Announces retirement from politics at end of current term.

Last day as lieutenant governor was January 19.

Passed away at home in Austin, Texas from heart failure, June 18.

Buried at Texas State Cemetery, Austin, Texas, June 20.