George H. Richards
Full Name: George H. RichardsDate of birth: November 24, 1912
Date of death: February 18, 1972
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | 17 | Jan 12, 1965 - Jan 10, 1967 | 59th | Democrat | Huntsville / Walker | Houston, Leon, Walker | |
| H | 17 | Jan 8, 1963 - Jan 12, 1965 | 58th (1) | Democrat | Huntsville / Walker | Houston, Leon, Walker | |
| H | 28 | Jan 10, 1961 - Jan 8, 1963 | 57th | Democrat | Huntsville / Walker | Houston, Walker | |
| H | 28 | Jul 29, 1960 - Jan 10, 1961 | 56th (2) (3) (4) | Democrat | Huntsville / Walker | Houston, Walker |
(1) Sworn 11/17/1962. Oaths of Office.
(2) George H. Richards, in special election 6/4/1960, sworn 7/29/1960, succeeded Jamie H. Clements, resigned 4/29/1960. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) Sworn 7/29/1960; news article, "Carr Swears in New Legislator." Oaths of Office.
(4) 56th Legislature - Clements resigned 4/28/1960. Succeeded by George H. Richards, Huntsville, on 6/4/1960. Also shows Clements' former legislatures as 53rd-55th, but House Journals show he served only in the 53rd, 54th, and 56th. Texas Legislative Manual.
Terms of Service top
|
House District 17
Jan 12, 1965 - Jan 10, 1967 Legislatures: 59th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Huntsville / Walker Counties in district: Houston, Leon, Walker |
|
House District 17
Jan 8, 1963 - Jan 12, 1965 Legislatures: 58th (1) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Huntsville / Walker Counties in district: Houston, Leon, Walker |
|
House District 28
Jan 10, 1961 - Jan 8, 1963 Legislatures: 57th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Huntsville / Walker Counties in district: Houston, Walker |
|
House District 28
Jul 29, 1960 - Jan 10, 1961 Legislatures: 56th (2) (3) (4) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Huntsville / Walker Counties in district: Houston, Walker |
(1) Sworn 11/17/1962. Oaths of Office.
(2) George H. Richards, in special election 6/4/1960, sworn 7/29/1960, succeeded Jamie H. Clements, resigned 4/29/1960. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) Sworn 7/29/1960; news article, "Carr Swears in New Legislator." Oaths of Office.
(4) 56th Legislature - Clements resigned 4/28/1960. Succeeded by George H. Richards, Huntsville, on 6/4/1960. Also shows Clements' former legislatures as 53rd-55th, but House Journals show he served only in the 53rd, 54th, and 56th. Texas Legislative Manual.
Biographical Information top
Selected newspaper articlesOther Resources
- George H. Richards, birth date 11/24/1912 in Tyler, death date 2/18/1972 in Huntsville, burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Huntsville. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
Photographs
- Photograph. George H. Richards, 59th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. George H. Richards, 58th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. George H. Richards, 57th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 56th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 57th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). 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.
Committee Information top
|
59th R.S. - 1965
Appropriations Juvenile Crime Livestock and Stock Raising Motor Traffic Penitentiaries (Chair) Public Health | ||
|
58th R.S. - 1963
Appropriations Claims and Accounts Livestock and Stock Raising Motor Traffic Penitentiaries (Vice Chair) | ||
|
57th R.S. - 1961
Agriculture Appropriations Examination of Comptroller's and Treasurer's Accounts (Vice Chair) Foundation School Program Financing Insurance Penitentiaries |
||
This website is a work in progress. Information on this website is provided as a public service by the Legislative Reference Library. The Legislative Reference Library makes no representation as to its completeness or accuracy and makes no warranty in regard to its use. Users assume all risk of reliance on the information included on this site.
Party information is not available for the 1st-11th Legislatures.
Have a question, comment or contribution? Email the Library or call 512-463-1252.
Many photos in Texas Legislators: Past and Present are used with permission of the Texas State Preservation Board. For permission to reproduce these photos, please contact the Texas State Preservation Board graphics coordinator at 512-475-3060.