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Ray Barnhart
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Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration
In office
February 12, 1981 – December 31, 1987
President Ronald Reagan
Preceded by John S. Hassell Jr.
Succeeded by Robert E. Farris
Chairman of the Texas Republican Party
In office
1977–1979
Preceded by Ray Hutchison
Succeeded by Chet Upham
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 100th district
In office
January 9, 1973 – January 14, 1975
Preceded by Roger H. Thurmond, Jr.
Succeeded by Samuel Hudson III
Personal details
Born (1928-01-12)January 12, 1928
Elgin, Illinois, U.S.
Died May 26, 2013(2013-05-26) (aged 85)
Political party Republican

Ray Anderson Barnhart (January 12, 1928 – May 26, 2013) was an American businessman who served as Federal Highway Administrator from 1981 to 1987. He started his career as City Councilman in Pasadena, Texas. He was a member of the Texas House of Representatives 100th district from and served from January 9, 1973 to January 14, 1975. He was an Eagle Scout. He also served as Chairman for the Texas State Republican Party

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