My old friend and colleague, former Texas AG Jim Mattox, passed away yesterday at the age of 65.

While much will be read about this colorful son of Texas, few realize that he raised his sisters after the passing of their parents.  Having come to a high place from humble origins, Jim Mattox left office in 1990 saying "I feel like a turtle on a fencepost.  I didn't get up here by myself, and I thank you all..."