Bernard Erickson

Bernard Erickson

Full Name: John Bernard Erickson

Terms of Service top

Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District
H 58 Jan 12, 1993 - Jan 10, 1995 73rd (1)   Republican Cleburne / Johnson   Bosque, Johnson, Somervell
H 58 May 13, 1992 - Jan 12, 1993 72nd (2) (3) (4)   Republican Burleson / Johnson   Erath, Johnson, Somervell

(1) Party switch from Republican to Democrat on 12/31/1993. "Legislator Finds New Party for New Year," 1/1/1994. Dallas Morning News.
(2) Bernard Erickson, in special election 5/2/1992, sworn 5/13/1992, succeeded Bruce Gibson, resigned 1/31/1992. Erickson's first session was 72nd 4th Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) Oath of office, statement of elected officer. Sworn 5/13/1992. Oaths of Office.
(4) State Representative, District 58, May 2, 1992. Texas Secretary of State - Statement of Canvass for Special Election, 1992.

Terms of Service top

House District 58
Jan 12, 1993 - Jan 10, 1995
Legislatures: 73rd (1)  
Party: Republican
Home City/County: Cleburne / Johnson
Counties in district: Bosque, Johnson, Somervell
House District 58
May 13, 1992 - Jan 12, 1993
Legislatures: 72nd (2) (3) (4)  
Party: Republican
Home City/County: Burleson / Johnson
Counties in district: Erath, Johnson, Somervell

(1) Party switch from Republican to Democrat on 12/31/1993. "Legislator Finds New Party for New Year," 1/1/1994. Dallas Morning News.
(2) Bernard Erickson, in special election 5/2/1992, sworn 5/13/1992, succeeded Bruce Gibson, resigned 1/31/1992. Erickson's first session was 72nd 4th Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) Oath of office, statement of elected officer. Sworn 5/13/1992. Oaths of Office.
(4) State Representative, District 58, May 2, 1992. Texas Secretary of State - Statement of Canvass for Special Election, 1992.

Biographical Information top

Biographical Sketches

  • Legislative accomplishments from 1992-1995, including HB 781, 73rd Legislature, Biographical sketch, "I Know I Can Help," by Bernard Erickson, D.D.S., Candidate for State Representative, District 56, September 1996, p. 35. Texas Dental Journal.

Photographs

  • Photograph. Bernard Erickson, 73rd Legislature, Members of the 72nd Legislature Texas House of Representatives (CD-RW)
  • Photograph. Bernard Erickson, 73rd Legislature, State Preservation Board

Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol

Committee Information top

73rd R.S. - 1993
Agriculture and Wildlife Management  
State Affairs  
72nd R.S. - 1991
Government Organization  
State Affairs  

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