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  1. Mark Wells White Jr. (March 17, 1940 – August 5, 2017) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 43rd governor of Texas from 1983 to 1987. He also held office as Secretary of State of Texas (1973–1977), and as Texas Attorney General (1979–1983).

  2. Mark Andrew White (born 1 April 1961) is an English singer, songwriter, composer, musician and record producer. Born in Sheffield, England, White first entered the music industry in the late 1970s as lead vocalist and keyboardist of the electronic band Vice Versa.

  3. Aug 6, 2017 · Mark White, who as governor of Texas from 1983 to 1987 championed public education laws that limited class sizes, increased teachers’ pay and introduced basic skills tests for high school...

  4. Aug 5, 2017 · Mark White, a Democrat who served as the governor of Texas from 1983 to 1987, passed away at 77. He was known for his education reforms, such as the "no-pass, no play" law, and his rivalry with Republican Bill Clements.

  5. Mark White is an American lawyer and former Governor of Texas. This biography profiles his childhood, career, life, achievements & timeline.

  6. Aug 6, 2017 · White was the last conservative Democrat to hold the governor's office before the rise of the modern GOP era. He championed public education reforms, diversified the oil economy and faced rival Bill Clements in two gubernatorial races.

  7. Aug 5, 2017 · Mark White, a Democrat who served as Texas governor from 1983 to 1987, passed away in Houston on Saturday. He was known for his education reforms, tax hikes, and no-pass, no-play policy for high school athletes.