George Strake Jr.

George Strake Jr. (June 10, 1935 – February 9, 2024) was an American politician. He served as Secretary of State of Texas from 1979 to 1981.

Life and career
Strake was born in Houston, Texas. His parents were oil tycoon George W. Strake and Susan E. Kehoe.

He attended the University of Notre Dame and Harvard Graduate School of Business.

Strake was an oilman.

Strake served as Secretary of State of Texas from 1979 to 1981. He was also chairman of the Texas Republican Party from 1983 to 1988. In 1981, Strake ran for Lieutenant Governor of Texas, losing to incumbent Bill Hobby.

Strake died on February 9, 2024, at the age of 88.