Tony Sanchez Jr.
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Antonio Rodolfo Sanchez Jr. (born February 3, 1943) is an American businessman and former politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
For other uses, see Antonio Sanchez (disambiguation).
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Quick Facts Member of the University of Texas System Board of Regents, Appointed by ...
Tony Sanchez | |
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Member of the University of Texas System Board of Regents | |
In office February 1, 1997 ā March 1, 2003 | |
Appointed by | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Bernard Rapoport |
Succeeded by | James Huffines |
Personal details | |
Born | Antonio Rodolfo Sanchez Jr. (1943-02-03) February 3, 1943 (age 81) Laredo, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | St. Mary's University, Texas (BA, JD) |
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In 2002, Sanchez ran an unsuccessful campaign as the Democratic nominee for Governor of Texas against Republican incumbent Rick Perry. Sanchez is also known for his successful oil, natural gas, and banking operations, which are based in Laredo, Webb County, Texas.