Texas Originals

Author: Humanities Texas

Developed by Humanities Texas in partnership with Houston Public Media, Texas Originals features profiles of individuals whose life and achievements have had a profound influence upon Texas history and culture. The program is also broadcast on public and commercial radio stations throughout Texas.
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Henry B. González
Friday, 22 January, 2016

Born in 1916, Henry B. González was the first Mexican American to represent Texas in Congress. An expert on the nation's banking system, he oversaw the 1989 savings and loan bailout, the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. He also led efforts to overhaul public housing and increase transparency at the Federal Reserve. González was reelected eighteen times and became the longest-serving Hispanic member of Congress.