Hawkins Menefee

Hawkins Menefee

Full Name: Hawkins H. Menefee, Jr.
Date of birth: February 9, 1945
Date of death: March 13, 1974

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Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District
H 84 Jan 9, 1973 - Mar 13, 1974 63rd (1) (2)   Democrat Houston / Harris   Harris

(1) Herman E. Lauhoff, in special election 5/14/1974, sworn in Constitutional Convention of 1974 on 5/22/1974, succeeded Hawkins H. Menefee, Jr., died 3/13/1974. Lauhoff's first legislative session was 64th Regular. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) Shows special election date for State Representative District 84 as 4/20/1974. Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001.

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House District 84
Jan 9, 1973 - Mar 13, 1974
Legislatures: 63rd (1) (2)  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Houston / Harris
Counties in district: Harris

(1) Herman E. Lauhoff, in special election 5/14/1974, sworn in Constitutional Convention of 1974 on 5/22/1974, succeeded Hawkins H. Menefee, Jr., died 3/13/1974. Lauhoff's first legislative session was 64th Regular. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) Shows special election date for State Representative District 84 as 4/20/1974. Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001.

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Texas Monthly's Best and Worst Legislators

  • Named one of 'The Best'. Best and Worst Legislators 1973.

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63rd R.S. - 1973
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Appropriations Subcommittee on Performance Evaluation and Review of State Programs  
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