George Malcolm Cowden
Full Name: George Malcolm CowdenTerms of Service
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | 35-2 | Elected but never sworn | 60th (1) (2) (3) | Democrat | Waco / McLennan | McLennan | |
| H | 43-2 | Jan 12, 1965 - Dec 31, 1966 | 59th (4) (5) | Democrat | Waco / McLennan | McLennan | |
| H | 43-2 | Jan 8, 1963 - Jan 12, 1965 | 58th (6) | Democrat | Waco / McLennan | McLennan |
Terms of service footnotes
(1) "Resigned State Solon to Work for Martin," 12/2/1966, p. 62. Abilene Reporter-News. ↩
(2) Tom Moore, Jr. elected in runoff election on 2/4/1967; succeeded George Cowden who resigned effective 12/31/1966. Corpus Christi Caller-Times. ↩
(3) George Cowden elected, but never sworn. Resigned effective 12/31/1966 [to assume office of assistant attorney general]. Texas Legislative Manual. ↩
(4) Tom Moore, Jr., in special election 2/4/1967, sworn 2/13/1967, succeeded George M. Cowden, resigned 12/31/1966. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(5) Special election 1/7/1967, runoff 2/4/1967. Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001. ↩
(6) Sworn 11/23/1962. Oaths of Office. ↩
Terms of Service
- Legislatures:
- 58th (6)
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Waco / McLennan
- Counties in district:
- McLennan
Terms of service notes
(1) "Resigned State Solon to Work for Martin," 12/2/1966, p. 62. Abilene Reporter-News. ↩
(2) Tom Moore, Jr. elected in runoff election on 2/4/1967; succeeded George Cowden who resigned effective 12/31/1966. Corpus Christi Caller-Times. ↩
(3) George Cowden elected, but never sworn. Resigned effective 12/31/1966 [to assume office of assistant attorney general]. Texas Legislative Manual. ↩
(4) Tom Moore, Jr., in special election 2/4/1967, sworn 2/13/1967, succeeded George M. Cowden, resigned 12/31/1966. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(5) Special election 1/7/1967, runoff 2/4/1967. Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001. ↩
(6) Sworn 11/23/1962. Oaths of Office. ↩
Biographical Information
- 89th Legislature, 2nd C.S., HCR 3, Commemorating the dedication of the Children's Emergency Relief International George M. Cowden Building in Austin. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- George M. Cowden. Texas State Cemetery.
- Photograph. George M. Cowden, 59th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. George Cowden, 58th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- 58th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 59th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 60th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information
House Committees
- Constitutional Amendments
- Game and Fisheries
- Insurance
- Motor Traffic
- Privileges, Suffrage and Elections (Vice Chair)
Joint Committees
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