Paul Pressler (politician)
Paul Pressler | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the 14th Texas Court of Appeals | |
| In office 1978 – 1992 | |
| Judge of the 133rd Judicial District in Harris County | |
| In office 1970 – 1978 | |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives for Harris County | |
| In office January 8, 1957 – January 13, 1959 | |
| Preceded by | James Watson Yancy Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Roger Daily |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Herman Paul Pressler III June 4, 1930 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | June 7, 2024 (aged 94) |
| Political party | Republican (after 1982) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (before 1982) |
| Spouse |
Nancy Avery (m. 1959) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | |
| Known for | Southern Baptist Convention conservative resurgence |
Herman Paul Pressler III (June 4, 1930 – June 7, 2024) was an American politician and judge who was a justice of the Texas 14th Circuit Court of Appeals in his native Houston, Texas. Pressler was a key figure in the conservative resurgence of the Southern Baptist Convention, which he initiated in 1978. He was accused of sexual misconduct or assault by at least seven men, some of whom were underage at the time of the alleged activity.