Ray Farabee

1932–2014 (age 82)

Texas legislator

Biography

Ray Farabee represented his district in the Texas Legislature for sixteen years, where he was known for reaching across aisles to strengthen health care, education and juvenile services.

After returning to the legal profession, he remained a trusted voice on ethics and public policy, staying engaged with grassroots leaders seeking practical solutions to Texans’ challenges.

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