Ben T. Reyes
Full Name: Ben T. ReyesTerms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 87 | Jan 9, 1979 - Jan 2, 1980 | 66th (1) (2) | Democrat | Houston / Harris | Harris | |
| H | 87 | Jan 11, 1977 - Jan 9, 1979 | 65th (3) | Democrat | Houston / Harris | Harris | |
| H | 87 | Jan 14, 1975 - Jan 11, 1977 | 64th | Democrat | Houston / Harris | Harris | |
| H | 87 | Jan 9, 1973 - Jan 14, 1975 | 63rd | Democrat | Houston / Harris | Harris |
(1) Proclamation 41-1768, ordering a special election in House District 87 on 1/19/1980 to serve out the unexpired term of the Honorable Ben T. Reyes. Governor William P. Clements.
(2) Albert Luna III, in special election 1/19/1980, sworn 1/25/1980, succeeded Ben T. Reyes, resigned 1/2/1980. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) Reyes resignation letter dated 12/10/1979, effective 1/2/1980. Reyes took the oath of office on 1/2/1980 as Houston City Councilman. Houston City Council minutes, 1/2/1980. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office.
Terms of Service top
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House District 87
Jan 9, 1979 - Jan 2, 1980 Legislatures: 66th (1) (2) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Houston / Harris Counties in district: Harris |
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House District 87
Jan 11, 1977 - Jan 9, 1979 Legislatures: 65th (3) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Houston / Harris Counties in district: Harris |
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House District 87
Jan 14, 1975 - Jan 11, 1977 Legislatures: 64th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Houston / Harris Counties in district: Harris |
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House District 87
Jan 9, 1973 - Jan 14, 1975 Legislatures: 63rd Party: Democrat Home City/County: Houston / Harris Counties in district: Harris |
(1) Proclamation 41-1768, ordering a special election in House District 87 on 1/19/1980 to serve out the unexpired term of the Honorable Ben T. Reyes. Governor William P. Clements.
(2) Albert Luna III, in special election 1/19/1980, sworn 1/25/1980, succeeded Ben T. Reyes, resigned 1/2/1980. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) Reyes resignation letter dated 12/10/1979, effective 1/2/1980. Reyes took the oath of office on 1/2/1980 as Houston City Councilman. Houston City Council minutes, 1/2/1980. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office.
Biographical Information top
Resolutions and Journal entries
- 64th Legislature, R.S., HSR 21. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
Biographical Sketches
- Biographical sketch included in Tejano Struggle for Representation, 2004.
- Photo and biographical sketch. Tribute to the Mexican American Legislators of Texas, 1978.
Other Resources
- Delegate to the Texas Constitutional Convention, 1974. Record of Proceedings, Texas Constitutional Convention: Official Journals, January 8 - July 30, 1974, 1975.
Photographs
- Photograph. Ben T. Reyes, 66th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Ben T. Reyes, 65th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Ben T. Reyes, 64th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Ben T. Reyes, 63rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 63rd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 64th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 65th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 66th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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66th R.S. - 1979
Judicial Affairs Liquor Regulation | ||
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65th R.S. - 1977
Judicial Affairs Liquor Regulation (Vice Chair) Rules (Chair) Rules Subcommittee on Joint Rules | ||
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64th R.S. - 1975
Fire Safety in the Houston Ship Channel Labor Reapportionment Rules (Chair) Ship Channel Safety, Special Interim | ||
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63rd R.S. - 1973
Human Resources Human Resources Subcommittee on Public Health Human Resources Subcommittee on Public Welfare Labor Reapportionment |
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