1st Black Woman To Serve, June 10, 1972, as acting Governor of Texas

Barbara Jordan
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 18th district
In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1979
Preceded by	Bob Price
Succeeded by	Mickey Leland
Member of the Texas Senate from the 11th district
In office January 10, 1967 – January 3, 1973
Preceded by	Bill Moore
Succeeded by	Chet Brooks
Personal details
Born	Barbara Charline Jordan February 21, 1936 Houston, Texas, U.S.
Passed	January 17, 1996 (aged 59) Austin, Texas, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Sorority	Delta Sigma Theta
Education	Texas Southern University (BA) Boston University (LLB)