Jeff Wentworth
Full Name: Earl Jeffrey "Jeff" WentworthTerms of Service
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 25 | Jan 11, 2011 - Jan 8, 2013 | 82nd (1) | Republican | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Travis | |
| S | 25 | Jan 9, 2007 - Jan 11, 2011 | 81st 80th | Republican | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Travis | |
| S | 25 | Jan 14, 2003 - Jan 9, 2007 | 79th 78th (2) (3) | Republican | San Antonio / Bexar | Senate President Pro Tempore (78th) | Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Travis |
| S | 25 | Jan 9, 2001 - Jan 14, 2003 | 77th (4) | Republican | San Antonio / Bexar | Bandera, Bexar, Blanco, Comal, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, Medina, Schleicher, Sutton, Tom Green, Travis, Williamson | |
| S | 25 | Jan 14, 1997 - Jan 9, 2001 | 76th 75th | Republican | San Antonio / Bexar | Bandera, Bexar, Blanco, Comal, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, Medina, Schleicher, Sutton, Tom Green, Travis, Williamson | |
| S | 25 | Jan 10, 1995 - Jan 14, 1997 | 74th (5) | Republican | San Antonio / Bexar | Bandera, Bexar, Blanco, Comal, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, Medina, Schleicher, Sutton, Tom Green, Travis, Williamson | |
| S | 26 | Jan 12, 1993 - Jan 10, 1995 | 73rd (6) (7) | Republican | San Antonio / Bexar | Bell, Bexar, Blanco, Burnet, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Travis, Williamson | |
| H | 123 | Jan 8, 1991 - Jan 12, 1993 | 72nd | Republican | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 123 | Jan 10, 1989 - Jan 8, 1991 | 71st | Republican | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 123 | May 11, 1988 - Jan 10, 1989 | 70th (8) (9) | Republican | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar |
Terms of service footnotes
(1) 2-year term; entire Senate went up for reelection in 2012 due to redistricting. Texas Constitution Art. III, §3, Election and term of office of Senators. ↩
(2) 78th Legislature - Senate President Pro Tempore, 4th C.S., elected 4/20/2004; and Ad Interim 4th C.S., elected 5/17/2004. Senate Journal. ↩
(3) 78th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/14/2003, SR 7, pp. 15-16. Drew 4-year term. Senate Journal. ↩
(4) 2-year term; entire Senate went up for reelection in 2002 due to redistricting. Texas Constitution Art. III, §3, Election and term of office of Senators. ↩
(5) 74th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/11/1995, pp. 75-76. Drew 2-year term. Senate Journal. ↩
(6) 73rd Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/25/1993, pp. 589-590. Drew 4-year term. Senate Journal. ↩
(7) Due to redistricting litigation, entire Senate went up for reelection in 1994. See also Clips database, 4/6/1993 - 4/8/1993, Redistricting - Legislature; and Guide to 2001 Redistricting - Appendix A, 1990s Redistricting (Texas Legislative Council). Terrazas v. Slagle, 821 F.Supp. 1162 (April 5, 1993), 1993. ↩
(8) E. Jeffrey Wentworth, in special election 5/7/1988, sworn 5/11/1988, succeeded Kae T. Patrick, resigned 2/1/1988. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(9) Sworn 5/11/1988. Oaths of Office. ↩
Terms of Service
- Legislatures:
- 82nd (1)
- Party:
- Republican
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Travis
- Legislatures:
- 81st 80th
- Party:
- Republican
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Travis
- Legislatures:
- 77th (4)
- Party:
- Republican
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bandera, Bexar, Blanco, Comal, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, Medina, Schleicher, Sutton, Tom Green, Travis, Williamson
- Legislatures:
- 76th 75th
- Party:
- Republican
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bandera, Bexar, Blanco, Comal, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, Medina, Schleicher, Sutton, Tom Green, Travis, Williamson
- Legislatures:
- 74th (5)
- Party:
- Republican
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bandera, Bexar, Blanco, Comal, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, Medina, Schleicher, Sutton, Tom Green, Travis, Williamson
- Legislatures:
- 72nd
- Party:
- Republican
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
- Legislatures:
- 71st
- Party:
- Republican
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
Terms of service notes
(1) 2-year term; entire Senate went up for reelection in 2012 due to redistricting. Texas Constitution Art. III, §3, Election and term of office of Senators. ↩
(2) 78th Legislature - Senate President Pro Tempore, 4th C.S., elected 4/20/2004; and Ad Interim 4th C.S., elected 5/17/2004. Senate Journal. ↩
(3) 78th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/14/2003, SR 7, pp. 15-16. Drew 4-year term. Senate Journal. ↩
(4) 2-year term; entire Senate went up for reelection in 2002 due to redistricting. Texas Constitution Art. III, §3, Election and term of office of Senators. ↩
(5) 74th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/11/1995, pp. 75-76. Drew 2-year term. Senate Journal. ↩
(6) 73rd Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/25/1993, pp. 589-590. Drew 4-year term. Senate Journal. ↩
(7) Due to redistricting litigation, entire Senate went up for reelection in 1994. See also Clips database, 4/6/1993 - 4/8/1993, Redistricting - Legislature; and Guide to 2001 Redistricting - Appendix A, 1990s Redistricting (Texas Legislative Council). Terrazas v. Slagle, 821 F.Supp. 1162 (April 5, 1993), 1993. ↩
(8) E. Jeffrey Wentworth, in special election 5/7/1988, sworn 5/11/1988, succeeded Kae T. Patrick, resigned 2/1/1988. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(9) Sworn 5/11/1988. Oaths of Office. ↩
Biographical Information
- 72nd Legislature, 4th C.S., HR 117. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 72nd Legislature, 4th C.S., HR 35, honoring the members of the House of Representatives who have served in the military forces of the United States. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- Biographical sketch, "Wentworth a Good Republican? He Thinks So," Volume 1, Issue 41, 8/1/1997; "Wentworth a Good Republican? I Don't Think So," by Albert Cheng, Volume 1, Issue 42, 8/8/1997. The Lone Star Report.
- Legislative profile, 74th Legislature, 1995. "Scenes From the 74th: The Laney-Bush Session," 6/16/1995. Texas Observer.
- Biographical sketch, 82nd Legislature. Texas Senate.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 77th Legislative Session, 2001.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senators, 73rd Legislature, 1993.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senators, 74th Legislature, 1995.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senators, 75th Legislature, 1997.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senators, 76th Legislative Session, 1999.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senators, 78th Legislative Session, 2003.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senators, 79th Legislative Session, 2005.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senators, 80th Legislative Session, 2007.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senators, 81st Legislative Session, 2009.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senators, 82nd Legislative Session, 2011.
- United States Army, 1st Lieutenant, "served with the Army Counterintelligence Corps as a special agent." 72nd Legislature, 4th C.S., HR 35. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- United States Army. Wentworth's prior public service includes "three years active duty as a United States Army counterintelligence officer." Texas Senators, 82nd Legislative Session, 2011.
- United States Army. Photo and salute. With Honor and Gratitude: A Special Thank You to Our Texas Senate Members Who Served Our Country, 2017.
- "Editor and Lawmaker To Be Honored With James Madison Awards," Volume 13, Number 3, Summer, 1999, p. 3. FOI Focus in Texas.
- Earl Jeffrey Wentworth. Texas State Cemetery.
- Photograph. Jeff Wentworth, 82nd Legislature, Texas Senate
- Photograph. Jeff Wentworth, 81st Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Jeff Wentworth, 80th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Jeff Wentworth, 79th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Jeff Wentworth, 78th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Jeff Wentworth, 77th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Jeff Wentworth, 76th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Jeff Wentworth, 75th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Jeff Wentworth, 74th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Jeff Wentworth, 73rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Jeff Wentworth, 72nd Legislature, Members of the 72nd Legislature Texas House of Representatives (CD-RW)
- Photograph. Jeff Wentworth, 71st Legislature, State Preservation Board
- 73rd session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 74th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 75th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 76th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 77th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 78th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 79th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 80th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 81st session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 70th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, east wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 71st session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, east wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 72nd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 82nd session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information
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- Intergovernmental Relations
- Open Government, Select (Chair)
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- Veteran Affairs and Military Installations (Vice Chair)
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- Jurisprudence
- Legislative and Congressional Redistricting, Committee of the Whole Senate
- Natural Resources
- Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water (Chair)
- Public Information, Interim (Chair)
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- Economic Development
- Health and Human Services
- Intergovernmental Relations
- International Relations, Trade and Technology
- Redistricting, Ethics and Elections, Committee of the Whole Senate, Special
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