James J. Kaster
Full Name: James Jay "Jim" Kaster VDate of birth: July 4, 1933
Date of death: July 22, 2005
Terms of Service
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | 71 | Jan 11, 1977 - Sep 1, 1977 | 65th (1) (2) (3) (4) | Democrat | El Paso / El Paso | Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Presidio | |
| H | 71 | Jan 14, 1975 - Jan 11, 1977 | 64th | Democrat | El Paso / El Paso | Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Presidio | |
| H | 71 | Jan 9, 1973 - Jan 14, 1975 | 63rd | Democrat | El Paso / El Paso | Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Presidio | |
| H | 67-4 | Jan 12, 1971 - Jan 9, 1973 | 62nd | Democrat | El Paso / El Paso | El Paso |
Terms of service footnotes
(1) Proclamations, 9/14/1977 and 11/15/1977, ordering a special election in House District 71 on 11/8/1977, and second special election on 12/3/1977, to serve out the unexpired term of the Honorable James J. Kaster, Jr. Governor Dolph Briscoe. November 15, 1977 ↩ September 14, 1977 ↩
(2) Shirley L. Abbott, in special election 12/3/1977, sworn 12/15/1977, succeeded James J. Kaster, Jr., resigned 9/1/1977. Abbott served 65th 2nd Called Session only. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(3) Kaster resignation letter dated 8/31/1977, effective noon, 9/1/1977. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office. ↩
(4) Special election 11/8/1977, runoff 12/3/1977. Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001. ↩
Terms of Service
- Legislatures:
- 64th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- El Paso / El Paso
- Counties in district:
- Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Presidio
- Legislatures:
- 63rd
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- El Paso / El Paso
- Counties in district:
- Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Presidio
- Legislatures:
- 62nd
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- El Paso / El Paso
- Counties in district:
- El Paso
Terms of service notes
(1) Proclamations, 9/14/1977 and 11/15/1977, ordering a special election in House District 71 on 11/8/1977, and second special election on 12/3/1977, to serve out the unexpired term of the Honorable James J. Kaster, Jr. Governor Dolph Briscoe. November 15, 1977 ↩ September 14, 1977 ↩
(2) Shirley L. Abbott, in special election 12/3/1977, sworn 12/15/1977, succeeded James J. Kaster, Jr., resigned 9/1/1977. Abbott served 65th 2nd Called Session only. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(3) Kaster resignation letter dated 8/31/1977, effective noon, 9/1/1977. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office. ↩
(4) Special election 11/8/1977, runoff 12/3/1977. Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001. ↩
Biographical Information
- 62nd Legislature, 3rd C.S., HSR 77. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- Obituary, 7/24/2005, p. B4. Austin American-Statesman.
- Eulogy delivered by Rustie Kaster, son of James J. Kaster, 7/26/2005. Eulogy for James Jay Kaster, V, 2005.
- Biographical sketch, list of readings and pallbearers, family acknowledgement. Liturgical Program, Funeral Service for James Jay Kaster, V, 2005.
- Oral history interviews available in Oral History Collection, University of North Texas.
- James Jay "Jim" Kaster. Texas State Cemetery.
- United States Navy, Korean War. Texas State Cemetery.
- Delegate to the Texas Constitutional Convention, 1974. Record of Proceedings, Texas Constitutional Convention: Official Journals, January 8 - July 30, 1974, 1975. Selected newspaper articles
- Photograph. James J. Kaster, 65th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. James J. Kaster, 64th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. James J. Kaster, 63rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. James J. Kaster, 62nd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- 62nd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 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.
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