Eric Johnson

Full Name: Eric Lynn Johnson

Terms of Service
Biographical Notes
Committee Information
Legislation

Terms of Service top

Chamber	District	Dates of Service	Legislatures	Party	City/County	Counties in District
H	100	Jan 8, 2019 - Jun 17, 2019	86th ⁽¹⁾ ⁽²⁾	Democrat	Dallas / Dallas	Dallas
H	100	Jan 10, 2017 - Jan 8, 2019	85th	Democrat	Dallas / Dallas	Dallas
H	100	Jan 13, 2015 - Jan 10, 2017	84th	Democrat	Dallas / Dallas	Dallas
H	100	Jan 8, 2013 - Jan 13, 2015	83rd	Democrat	Dallas / Dallas	Dallas
H	100	Jan 11, 2011 - Jan 8, 2013	82nd	Democrat	Dallas / Dallas	Dallas
H	100	Apr 20, 2010 - Jan 11, 2011	81st ⁽³⁾ ⁽⁴⁾ ⁽⁵⁾ ⁽⁶⁾ ⁽⁷⁾	Democrat	Dallas / Dallas	Dallas

(1) Sworn in as Mayor of Dallas, "Newly Elected Mayor, Council Members Sworn In," 6/17/2019. House seat relinquished once the oath as mayor was administered. May not hold two offices at the same time (Texas Constitution Art. 3, §18 and Art. 16, §40). City of Dallas.
(2) Proclamations, 7/3/2019 and 11/16/2019, ordering special election on 11/5/2019 and runoff on 1/28/2020 in House District 100 to serve out the unexpired term of Eric Johnson. Governor Greg Abbott.
(3) "Unopposed, Lawyer Wins Seat in House," 4/9/2010. Dallas Morning News.
(4) Proclamation, 3/17/2010, ordering special election in House District 100 on 5/8/2010 to serve unexpired term of Terri Hodge. Governor Rick Perry.
(5) Eric Johnson sworn 4/20/2010. Oaths of Office.
(6) Declaration of Election, 4/12/2010. House District 100, special election scheduled for 5/8/2010 canceled. Eric Johnson declared elected pursuant to Section 2.055 of the Texas Election Code. Texas Secretary of State.
(7) Eric Johnson, elected Democratic nominee for House District 100 in 3/2/2010 primary, sworn 4/20/2010, succeeded unexpired term of Terri Hodge, resigned 3/8/2010. Texas Secretary of State - Historical Election Returns, 1992-2019.

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House District 100
Jan 8, 2019 - Jun 17, 2019
Legislatures: 86th ⁽¹⁾ ⁽²⁾
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Dallas / Dallas
Counties in district: Dallas

House District 100
Jan 10, 2017 - Jan 8, 2019
Legislatures: 85th
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Dallas / Dallas
Counties in district: Dallas

House District 100
Jan 13, 2015 - Jan 10, 2017
Legislatures: 84th
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Dallas / Dallas
Counties in district: Dallas

House District 100
Jan 8, 2013 - Jan 13, 2015
Legislatures: 83rd
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Dallas / Dallas
Counties in district: Dallas

House District 100
Jan 11, 2011 - Jan 8, 2013
Legislatures: 82nd
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Dallas / Dallas
Counties in district: Dallas

House District 100
Apr 20, 2010 - Jan 11, 2011
Legislatures: 81st ⁽³⁾ ⁽⁴⁾ ⁽⁵⁾ ⁽⁶⁾ ⁽⁷⁾
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Dallas / Dallas
Counties in district: Dallas

Biographical Information top

Resolutions and Journal entries

85th Legislature, R.S., HR 452, celebrating Black History Month and honoring the leadership and vision of African American lawmakers. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.

Biographical Sketches

Eric Johnson, 60th Mayor of Dallas. City of Dallas.
Biographical sketch, 82nd Legislature. Texas House of Representatives.
Biographical sketch, 85th Legislature. Texas House of Representatives.

Other Resources

Johnson, Eric Lynn. Texas State Cemetery.

Photographs

Photograph. Eric Johnson, 86th Legislature, Texas House of Representatives
Photograph. Eric Johnson, 85th Legislature, Texas House of Representatives
Photograph. Eric Johnson, 84th Legislature, Texas House of Representatives
Photograph. Eric Johnson, 83rd Legislature, Texas House of Representatives
Photograph. Eric Johnson, 82nd Legislature, Texas House of Representatives

Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol

81st session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
82nd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
83rd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
84th session composite photo of House members (House chamber, east wall. 2W.5). State Preservation Board.
85th session composite photo of House members (House chamber, east wall. 2W.5). State Preservation Board.
86th session composite photo of House members (House chamber, east wall. 2W.5). State Preservation Board.

Committee Information top

86th R.S. - 2019 Higher Education Urban Affairs
85th R.S. - 2017 Investments and Financial Services Redistricting (Vice Chair) State and Federal Power and Responsibility, Select Ways and Means
84th R.S. - 2015 Calendars Economic and Small Business Development (Vice Chair) Economic and Small Business Development Subcommittee on Small Business Homeland Security and Public Safety
83rd R.S. - 2013 Elections General Investigating and Ethics (Vice Chair) Higher Education Governance, Excellence, and Transparency, Select Oversight Natural Resources (Vice Chair) Transparency in State Agency Operations, Select
82nd R.S. - 2011 Appropriations Appropriations Subcommittee on Articles VI, VII, and VIII (Natural Resources, Business and Economic Development, and Regulatory) Higher Education Higher Education Governance, Excellence, and Transparency, Oversight Manufacturing, Interim
81st R.S. - 2009 Corrections Criminal Jurisprudence

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