Bill Messer
Full Name: William A. "Bill" MesserTerms of Service
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | 53 | Jan 8, 1985 - Nov 14, 1986 | 69th (1) (2) (3) | Democrat | Belton / Bell | Bell | |
| H | 53 | Jan 11, 1983 - Jan 8, 1985 | 68th | Democrat | Belton / Bell | Bell | |
| H | 44 | Jan 13, 1981 - Jan 11, 1983 | 67th | Democrat | Belton / Bell | Bell | |
| H | 44 | Jan 9, 1979 - Jan 13, 1981 | 66th | Democrat | Belton / Bell | Bell |
Terms of service footnotes
(1) 69th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, Statement by Mr. Bill Messer, 8/11/1986, p. 24. Messer did not attend 2nd and 3rd Called Sessions. House Journal. ↩
(2) Hugh Shine, elected both for the remainder of Messer's term and to a new term on 11/4/1986, sworn 11/14/1986, succeeded William A. Messer, who, to avoid appearance of conflict of interest, did not attend 2nd Called Session and 3rd Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(3) 69th Legislature - Messer resigned as of 11/14/1986. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office - Biographies of Legislators, 1947. ↩
Terms of Service
- Legislatures:
- 68th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Belton / Bell
- Counties in district:
- Bell
- Legislatures:
- 67th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Belton / Bell
- Counties in district:
- Bell
- Legislatures:
- 66th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Belton / Bell
- Counties in district:
- Bell
Terms of service notes
(1) 69th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, Statement by Mr. Bill Messer, 8/11/1986, p. 24. Messer did not attend 2nd and 3rd Called Sessions. House Journal. ↩
(2) Hugh Shine, elected both for the remainder of Messer's term and to a new term on 11/4/1986, sworn 11/14/1986, succeeded William A. Messer, who, to avoid appearance of conflict of interest, did not attend 2nd Called Session and 3rd Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(3) 69th Legislature - Messer resigned as of 11/14/1986. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office - Biographies of Legislators, 1947. ↩
Biographical Information
- 66th Legislature, R.S., HR 94. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 69th Legislature, 3rd C.S., HR 100. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- Biographical sketch, "Texas Government Insider," 5/8/2009. Strategic Partnerships, Inc., 2008.
- Mentioned in "Access Through the Lobby," 2/24/1995, pp. 14-17. Texas Observer.
- Photograph. Bill Messer, 69th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Bill Messer, 68th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Bill Messer, 67th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Bill Messer, 66th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- 66th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 67th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 68th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 69th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, east wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
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