J.A. Garcia, Jr.
Full Name: Joseph Alexander "Sporty" Garcia, Jr.Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 46-3 | Jan 12, 1971 - Jul 31, 1972 | 62nd (1) | Democrat | Raymondville / Willacy | Brooks, Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy | |
| H | 46-3 | Jan 14, 1969 - Jan 12, 1971 | 61st | Democrat | Raymondville / Willacy | Brooks, Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy | |
| H | 48-F | May 27, 1968 - Jan 14, 1969 | 60th (2) (3) | Democrat | Raymondville / Willacy | Brooks, Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy |
(1) Martin E. Garcia, in special election 9/16/1972, sworn 9/20/1972, succeeded Joseph A. Garcia, Jr., resigned 7/31/1972. Served 62nd 4th Called Session only. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) Joseph A. Garcia, in special election 5/14/1968, sworn 5/27/1968, succeeded William M. Rapp, resigned 2/13/1968. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) Sworn 5/27/1968. Oaths of Office.
Terms of Service top
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House District 46-3
Jan 12, 1971 - Jul 31, 1972 Legislatures: 62nd (1) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Raymondville / Willacy Counties in district: Brooks, Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy |
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House District 46-3
Jan 14, 1969 - Jan 12, 1971 Legislatures: 61st Party: Democrat Home City/County: Raymondville / Willacy Counties in district: Brooks, Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy |
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House District 48-F
May 27, 1968 - Jan 14, 1969 Legislatures: 60th (2) (3) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Raymondville / Willacy Counties in district: Brooks, Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy |
(1) Martin E. Garcia, in special election 9/16/1972, sworn 9/20/1972, succeeded Joseph A. Garcia, Jr., resigned 7/31/1972. Served 62nd 4th Called Session only. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) Joseph A. Garcia, in special election 5/14/1968, sworn 5/27/1968, succeeded William M. Rapp, resigned 2/13/1968. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) Sworn 5/27/1968. Oaths of Office.
Biographical Information top
Resolutions and Journal entries
- 86th Legislature, R.S., HR 698. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
Biographical Sketches
- Biographical sketch included in Tejano Struggle for Representation, 2004.
Photographs
- Photograph. J.A. Garcia, Jr., 62nd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. J.A. Garcia, Jr., 61st Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 60th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 61st session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 62nd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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62nd R.S. - 1971
Claims (Vice Chair) Elections Liquor Regulation Livestock State Affairs Texas-Mexico-Central America Friendship | ||
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61st R.S. - 1969
Agriculture Labor Surplus Liquor Regulation Livestock Oil, Gas and Mining Recreational Water Safety State Affairs | ||
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60th R.S. - 1967
Agriculture Common Carriers Counties Education Livestock and Stock Raising |
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