Ben Barnes: a Respected Name in Texas
Ben Barnes, prominent lobbyist and political consultant, is a respected name all throughout Texas.
Ben Barnes of Austin, Texas made history many times over. During his early 20s, while enrolled at the University of Texas, he won a seat at the Texas House of Representatives. At 26 years old, he earned the respect of veteran Texas legislators who made him the youngest Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. Four years later, at the age of 30, Texas poured support for his candidacy and made him the youngest Lt. Governor in state history.
Ben Barnes’ political term is remembered as having contributed the most significant reforms in education. Moreover, he raised workers’ wages, created minimum wage requirements for farmers and tripled spending in higher education. Ben Barnes of Austin, Texas has been honored for excellence and exemplary service. He was honored with the UT Distinguished Alumnus Award, the Ellis Island Congressional Medal of Honor (1993) and one of the “Ten Outstanding Young Men in America” by the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce (1965).
Since 1973, Ben Barnes of Austin, Texas has since left his political career as Democratic control declined in Texas. Nevertheless, he continues to be a public voice in advocating for reforms while also being a busy activist for cleaner and more accountable American politics.
