Kay Bailey Hutchison
Texas Alpha
Attorney, Senator and Diplomat
Kay Bailey Hutchison built a distinguished career in Texas political history across the fields of law, journalism and public service. After earning her law degree, she worked as a television reporter and correspondent in Houston covering politics before entering elected office. She served in the Texas House of Representatives starting in 1972 and later as Texas State Treasurer, before making history in 1993 as the first woman ever elected to represent Texas in the United States Senate.
Kay served in the Senate for 20 years, holding committee positions overseeing transportation, defense, commerce and appropriations. She was also a leading voice on issues including space exploration, military readiness and infrastructure. After leaving the Senate in 2013, Kay was appointed United States Permanent Representative to NATO, serving from 2017 to 2021 and representing the country on the North Atlantic Council on matters of transatlantic security and international security cooperation. She is also the author of several books and is recognized as a mentor and role model for women pursuing careers in law, media and public office.
Kay was initiated in 1962.
