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Pete Laney (James Earl Laney) was born on 20 March, 1943 in Plainview, Texas, U.S., is an American politician. Discover Pete Laney's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 80 years old?
| Popular As |
James Earl Laney |
| Occupation |
Farmer, businessman |
| Age |
80 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
20 March, 1943 |
| Birthday |
20 March |
| Birthplace |
Plainview, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 80 years old group.
Pete Laney Height, Weight & Measurements
At 80 years old, Pete Laney height not available right now. We will update Pete Laney's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Pete Laney's Wife?
His wife is Nelda McQuien (died 2016)
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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Nelda McQuien (died 2016) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
Pete Laney Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Pete Laney worth at the age of 80 years old? Pete Laney’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United States. We have estimated Pete Laney's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Laney was born in Plainview to Wilber G. Laney (1918–2005) and the former Frances L. Wilson (1921–2000).
James Earl "Pete" Laney (born March 20, 1943) is a former American politician.
He married the former Nelda Kay McQuien (1943-2016).
They have three children and six grandchildren.
A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1973 to 2007.
Lewis triggered a speaker's race in 1991 when he announced, amid allegations of accepting an illegal gift from a law firm, that he would not seek re-election as speaker in 1993.
Laney announced in November 1992 that he had secured the pledges of more than eighty of his colleagues to elect him speaker.
In his first term as speaker, Laney "ran the fairest, cleanest, most open, most democratic House in memory".
He was named by Texas Monthly magazine as one of the "Top Ten" legislators of the Seventy-third Texas Legislature.
A resident of Hale Center, Texas, Laney served as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives from 1993 to 2003; as of 2023, Laney is the most recent Democrat to serve in this role.
During his tenure, Laney was widely praised for demonstrating principle, integrity, and character in his leadership of the House.
He was cited by Republican Governor George W. Bush, during the 2000 presidential campaign, as a model of legislative bipartisan co-operation.
As speaker, Laney "foster[ed] a bipartisan atmosphere for legislators to work together with mutual respect and place public needs ahead of personal interests and partisan politics."
Laney's tenure as speaker ended after the 2002 elections, when the GOP gained a majority in the Texas House for the first time since Reconstruction, and Tom Craddick of Midland was elected the first Republican speaker since 1871.
Craddick served in the presiding post from 2003 to 2009.
When Craddick undertook an unprecedented mid-decade congressional redistricting, Laney joined fellow Democrats who traveled to Ardmore, Oklahoma, to block consideration of the Republicans' bill by denying the House a quorum.
No longer speaker, Laney was still re-elected in 2004 by defeating his Republican opponent with almost 59 percent of the vote in a district otherwise carried by the second President Bush with 76 percent of the vote.
In December 2005, Laney announced he would not seek re-election to the House in 2006, after having served continuously since 1973.
Democrats kept Laney's seat in 2006 with former Crosby County Judge Joseph P. Heflin, who defeated Jim Landtroop of Plainview.
