William Pettus Hobby
William Pettus Hobby
Full name: William Pettus Hobby, Sr.
Biography:
Portraits of Texas GovernorsParty:
DemocratTerm as Governor:
September 25, 1917 - January 18, 1921Notes:
Hobby served as acting governor during the James E. Ferguson impeachment proceedings from 8/25/1917 to 9/25/1917. Hobby succeeded to the governorship following Ferguson's removal from office on 9/25/1917.Legislative sessions as Governor:
37th R.S., 1921
36th 4th C.S., 1920
36th 3rd C.S., 1920
36th 2nd C.S., 1919
36th 1st C.S., 1919
36th R.S., 1919
35th 4th C.S., 1918
35th 3rd C.S., 1917
35th 2nd C.S., 1917
Legislative offices:
Lt. Governor (January 19, 1915 - September 25, 1917)
Elected state or federal offices:
None
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