Garth C. Bates

Garth C. Bates

Full Name: Garth C. Bates
Date of birth: June 4, 1915
Date of death: June 19, 2004

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Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District
H 22-8 Jan 11, 1955 - Mar 31, 1956 54th (1)   Democrat Houston / Harris   Harris
H 22-8 Jan 13, 1953 - Jan 11, 1955 53rd   Democrat Houston / Harris   Harris

(1) Bates resigned 3/31/1956. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.

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House District 22-8
Jan 11, 1955 - Mar 31, 1956
Legislatures: 54th (1)  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Houston / Harris
Counties in district: Harris
House District 22-8
Jan 13, 1953 - Jan 11, 1955
Legislatures: 53rd  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Houston / Harris
Counties in district: Harris

(1) Bates resigned 3/31/1956. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.

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Committee Information top

54th R.S. - 1955
Appropriations  
Constitutional Amendments  
Public Lands and Buildings  
Revenue and Taxation  
State Hospitals and Special Schools (Vice Chair) 
53rd R.S. - 1953
Banks and Banking  
Common Carriers  
Liquor Regulation  
Revenue and Taxation  
School Districts  

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