Ruth Jones McClendon

Ruth Jones McClendon

Full Name: Ruth Elizabeth Jones McClendon
Other surnames: Jones,
Date of birth: October 5, 1943
Date of death: December 19, 2017

Terms of Service top

Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District
H 120 Jan 13, 2015 - Jan 31, 2016 84th (1) (2) (3)   Democrat San Antonio / Bexar   Bexar
H 120 Jan 8, 2013 - Jan 13, 2015 83rd   Democrat San Antonio / Bexar   Bexar
H 120 Jan 11, 2011 - Jan 8, 2013 82nd   Democrat San Antonio / Bexar   Bexar
H 120 Jan 13, 2009 - Jan 11, 2011 81st   Democrat San Antonio / Bexar   Bexar
H 120 Jan 9, 2007 - Jan 13, 2009 80th   Democrat San Antonio / Bexar   Bexar
H 120 Jan 11, 2005 - Jan 9, 2007 79th   Democrat San Antonio / Bexar   Bexar
H 120 Jan 14, 2003 - Jan 11, 2005 78th   Democrat San Antonio / Bexar   Bexar
H 120 Jan 9, 2001 - Jan 13, 2003 77th   Democrat San Antonio / Bexar   Bexar
H 120 Jan 12, 1999 - Jan 9, 2001 76th   Democrat San Antonio / Bexar   Bexar
H 120 Jan 14, 1997 - Jan 12, 1999 75th   Democrat San Antonio / Bexar   Bexar
H 120 Nov 12, 1996 - Jan 14, 1997 74th (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)   Democrat San Antonio / Bexar   Bexar

(1) Proclamations, 2/3/2016 and 5/18/2016, ordering special election on 5/7/2016 and runoff on 8/2/2016 in House District 120 to serve unexpired term of Ruth Jones McClendon. Governor Greg Abbott.
(2) Ruth Jones McClendon resigned effective 1/31/2016. Resignation letters to Speaker Joe Straus 12/31/2015 and Governor Greg Abbott 1/6/2016. Texas House of Representatives.
(3) "Representative McClendon Not Seeking Re-Election," 9/2/2015. Texas House of Representatives - Press Memos of the House Members and Speaker.
(4) Conley resignation letter, 7/8/1996. Governor George W. Bush.
(5) Ruth J. McClendon, in special election 11/5/1996, sworn 11/12/1996, succeeded Karyne J. Conley, resigned 7/8/1996. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(6) Sworn 11/12/1996. Oaths of Office.
(7) 75th Legislature - McClendon oath of office date. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office - Seniority Order.
(8) 1996 November Special Election. Texas Secretary of State - Historical Election Returns, 1992-2019.

Terms of Service top

House District 120
Jan 13, 2015 - Jan 31, 2016
Legislatures: 84th (1) (2) (3)  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: San Antonio / Bexar
Counties in district: Bexar
House District 120
Jan 8, 2013 - Jan 13, 2015
Legislatures: 83rd  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: San Antonio / Bexar
Counties in district: Bexar
House District 120
Jan 11, 2011 - Jan 8, 2013
Legislatures: 82nd  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: San Antonio / Bexar
Counties in district: Bexar
House District 120
Jan 13, 2009 - Jan 11, 2011
Legislatures: 81st  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: San Antonio / Bexar
Counties in district: Bexar
House District 120
Jan 9, 2007 - Jan 13, 2009
Legislatures: 80th  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: San Antonio / Bexar
Counties in district: Bexar
House District 120
Jan 11, 2005 - Jan 9, 2007
Legislatures: 79th  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: San Antonio / Bexar
Counties in district: Bexar
House District 120
Jan 14, 2003 - Jan 11, 2005
Legislatures: 78th  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: San Antonio / Bexar
Counties in district: Bexar
House District 120
Jan 9, 2001 - Jan 13, 2003
Legislatures: 77th  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: San Antonio / Bexar
Counties in district: Bexar
House District 120
Jan 12, 1999 - Jan 9, 2001
Legislatures: 76th  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: San Antonio / Bexar
Counties in district: Bexar
House District 120
Jan 14, 1997 - Jan 12, 1999
Legislatures: 75th  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: San Antonio / Bexar
Counties in district: Bexar
House District 120
Nov 12, 1996 - Jan 14, 1997
Legislatures: 74th (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: San Antonio / Bexar
Counties in district: Bexar

(1) Proclamations, 2/3/2016 and 5/18/2016, ordering special election on 5/7/2016 and runoff on 8/2/2016 in House District 120 to serve unexpired term of Ruth Jones McClendon. Governor Greg Abbott.
(2) Ruth Jones McClendon resigned effective 1/31/2016. Resignation letters to Speaker Joe Straus 12/31/2015 and Governor Greg Abbott 1/6/2016. Texas House of Representatives.
(3) "Representative McClendon Not Seeking Re-Election," 9/2/2015. Texas House of Representatives - Press Memos of the House Members and Speaker.
(4) Conley resignation letter, 7/8/1996. Governor George W. Bush.
(5) Ruth J. McClendon, in special election 11/5/1996, sworn 11/12/1996, succeeded Karyne J. Conley, resigned 7/8/1996. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(6) Sworn 11/12/1996. Oaths of Office.
(7) 75th Legislature - McClendon oath of office date. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office - Seniority Order.
(8) 1996 November Special Election. Texas Secretary of State - Historical Election Returns, 1992-2019.

Biographical Information top

Selected newspaper articles

Resolutions and Journal entries

Biographical Sketches

Other Resources

  • Photo, political affiliation, and committee assignment. Capitol Women: Texas Female Legislators, 1923-1999, 2000.
  • In Celebration of the Remarkable Wonderful Loving Lifetime of Ruth Elizabeth Jones McClendon, Ruth Jones McClendon Memorial 12/28/2017, Slide Presentation by Janis Reinken. Donated Material.
  • Memorial program, Celebrating the Life of Ruth Jones McClendon. Donated Material.
  • Program, St. Philip's College, The Honorable Ruth Jones McClendon Collection Opening. Donated Material.
  • Notice of death, 12/20/2017. Speaker of the House.

Texas Monthly's Best and Worst Legislators

  • Named one of 'The Best.' Best and Worst Legislators 2015.
  • Named 'Honorable Mention.' Best and Worst Legislators 2009.

Photographs

Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol

Committee Information top

84th R.S. - 2015
Appropriations  
Appropriations Subcommittee on Articles I, IV, and V (General Government, the Judiciary, and Criminal Justice and Public Safety)  
Rules and Resolutions (Chair) 
Transportation  
83rd R.S. - 2013
Appropriations  
Appropriations Subcommittee on Articles I, IV, and V (General Government, the Judiciary, and Criminal Justice and Public Safety) (Vice Chair) 
Rules and Resolutions (Chair) 
Transportation  
Transportation Funding, Expenditures, and Finance, Select  
82nd R.S. - 2011
Appropriations  
Appropriations Subcommittee on Articles I, IV, and V (General Government, the Judiciary, and Criminal Justice and Public Safety)  
Appropriations Subcommittee on the Current Fiscal Condition  
Rules and Resolutions (Chair) 
Transportation  
81st R.S. - 2009
Appropriations  
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal Justice (Vice Chair) 
Rules and Resolutions (Chair) 
Transportation  
Transportation Funding, Select  
Transportation Funding, Select, Subcommittee on Funding  
80th R.S. - 2007
Appropriations  
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education  
Pensions and Investments (Chair - Budget & Oversight) 
Property Tax Relief and Appraisal Reform, Select  
Rules and Resolutions (Chair) 
State Affairs  
79th R.S. - 2005
Appropriations  
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education  
Pensions and Investments (Chair - Budget & Oversight) 
Redistricting  
78th R.S. - 2003
Appropriations  
Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government (Articles I, VI, and VII)  
Child Welfare and Foster Care, Select, Interim  
Pensions and Investments (Chair - Budget & Oversight) 
Redistricting  
Redistricting Subcommittee on Congressional Redistricting Two  
77th R.S. - 2001
Economic Development  
Local and Consent Calendars  
Redistricting  
State Affairs  
76th R.S. - 1999
Economic Development  
Local and Consent Calendars  
Public Health  
75th R.S. - 1997
Juvenile Justice and Family Issues  
Public Safety  

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