Ray Barnhart

Ray Anderson Barnhart was an American businessman and politician who served as Federal Highway Administrator from 1981 to 1987. He started his career as City Councilman in Pasadena, Texas. He was a member of the Texas House of Representatives 100th district from and served from January 9, 1973 to January 14, 1975. He was an Eagle Scout. He also served as Chairman of the Texas State Republican Party.

Early life

Ray Anderson Barnhart was born on January 12, 1928, in Elgin, Illinois. After graduating from Elgin High School, he joined the United States Army in 1946. He later graduated from Marietta College and the University of Houston with a Master of Arts degree in 1951.