Waggoner Carr

1918–2004 (age 86)

Texas Attorney General

Biography

Waggoner Carr, born in 1918, served with distinction as Texas Attorney General, guiding the legal community with clarity and a profound sense of justice. His leadership helped shape policy and inspired many to pursue the law with integrity.

Remembered at the Texas State Cemetery, Carr’s legacy endures in the countless lives he touched through mentorship, fairness, and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law.

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