Dolph Briscoe IV

Dolph Briscoe IV, Ph.D., serves as a lecturer in history at Texas A&M University–San Antonio while maintaining extensive leadership roles within the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). He currently holds the position of Second Vice President (2025), serves on the TSHA Board through 2028, and chairs critical committees including Governance, Membership, and the Mary Jon and J.P. Bryan Awards Committee. His institutional affiliations further encompass the Kate Briscoe Marmion Charitable Foundation, where he serves as board chair.

His academic foundation includes:

• Ph.D. in History from The University of Texas at Austin (2014)
• Master’s Degree in History from Baylor University
• Bachelor’s Degree in History from Baylor University

Dr. Briscoe specializes in 20th-century Texas political history, with concentrated research on the transformative 1960s–1980s era. His scholarship bridges academic rigor and public engagement through authorship of Handbook of Texas biographical entries, such as the profile on John Charles Hoyo, Sr. This work demonstrates his commitment to making historical research accessible while analyzing political evolution within broader socioeconomic contexts. His methodology emphasizes primary source analysis from Texas political archives, particularly leveraging resources at the Briscoe Center where he conducted dissertation research.

Through his multifaceted TSHA involvement—including service on the Executive Committee, Program Committee, and Texas Revolution Symposium Committee—Dr. Briscoe actively shapes historical scholarship across Texas. His leadership in membership development and governance initiatives directly supports the association’s mission to promote historical education. While specific grant details aren’t publicized, his committee work indicates substantial involvement in funded projects related to Texas historical preservation and educational outreach, creating potential research avenues for student collaborators.