Bob McFarland
| Millard Robert "Bob" McFarland | |
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| Texas State Senator from District 10 (Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant counties) | |
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In office 1983–1991 |
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| Preceded by | William C. Meier |
| Succeeded by | Chris Harris |
| Texas Senate President Pro Tempore | |
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In office 1989–1989 |
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| Preceded by | Hugh Q. Parmer |
| Succeeded by | Robert J. Glasgow |
| Texas State Representative from then Districts 32-B and 32-D (Tarrant County) | |
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In office 1977–1983 |
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| Succeeded by | Roy English |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 12, 1941 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jane H. McFarland |
| Residence | Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas |
| Alma mater |
University of Texas at Arlington |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
University of Texas at Arlington
Millard Robert "Bob" McFarland (born June 12, 1941), is an attorney and lobbyist in Arlington and Austin, Texas, who served from 1983 to 1991 as a Republican member of the Texas State Senate from District 10, then parts of Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant counties. From 1977 to 1983, McFarland served in the Texas House of Representatives from the former districts 32-B and 32-D in Tarrant County.
In 1959, McFarland graduated from Arlington High School. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. He then procured his Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University School of Law, since known as the Dedman School of Law. McFarland was admitted to the bar in 1966. McFarland was cited for achievement in the publication Texas Business. In 1981, he received the G. J. Sutton Memorial Leadership Award and was named "Legislator of the Year" by the Texas Municipal League. In civic affairs, McFarland is a former director of the Tarrant County Humane Society and the Arlington Civic Chorus. He is Roman Catholic.
In 1979, 1981, 1983 and 1985, McFarland was ranked among the "Ten Best Legislators" from both chambers by Texas Monthly magazine. In 1989, McFarland was one of five senators to serve as the President Pro Tempore, having succeeded his regional colleague, Hugh Q. Parmer in that position.
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