Soliz, Joe,

Born and raised in Hereford, Texas, Joe Soliz graduated from Hereford High School in 1982 and went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree. His interest in politics began when he worked on the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project in 1982. A teacher and businessman in Hereford, he was elected to the Hereford City Commission in 1996, but resigned his seat. At the time of the interview, he was working as a substitute teacher in Amarillo, Texas, and awaiting trial on felony criminal charges.

From the description of Oral history interview with Joe Soliz, 1998 [videorecording]. (University of Texas at Arlington). WorldCat record id: 317141697