Roy Hofheinz | |
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.jpg) Roy Hofheinz in front of Astrodome, circa 1965 | |
| 51st Mayor of Houston | |
| In office January 2, 1953 – January 2, 1956 | |
| Preceded by | Oscar F. Holcombe |
| Succeeded by | Oscar F. Holcombe |
| County Judge of Harris County | |
| In office 1936–1944 | |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 19-2 district | |
| In office January 8, 1935 – January 12, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | Rolland Barr Bradley |
| Succeeded by | James McDonald Heflin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Roy Mark Hofheinz April 10, 1912 Beaumont, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | November 22, 1982 (aged 70) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Glenwood Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Irene (née Cafcalas)
(m. 1933; died 1966)Mary Frances (née Gougenheim)
(m. 1969) |
| Children | Roy Jr., Fred, and Dene |
| Alma mater | Rice University University of Houston |
| Known for | Pioneering modern stadiums |
Roy Mark Hofheinz (April 10, 1912 – November 22, 1982), popularly known as Judge Hofheinz or "The Judge", was a Texas state representative from 1935 to 1937 (44th legislature), county judge of Harris County, Texas from 1936 to 1944, and mayor of the city of Houston from 1953 to 1956.