Texas Legislators: Past & Present

Joe Russell

Full Name: Joe Russell

Terms of Service

Senate, 53rd ⁽¹⁾ Legislature
1/13/1953 - 1/11/1955
Democrat
Senate, 52nd ⁽²⁾ Legislature
1/9/1951 - 1/13/1953
Democrat

(1) 53rd Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/14/1953, pp. 16-17. Drew 2-year term. Senate Journal .
(2) 2-year term; entire Senate went up for reelection in 1952 due to redistricting. Texas Constitution Art. III, §3, Election and term of office of Senators .

Biographical Notes and Resources

Photographs

Photograph. Joe Russell, State Preservation Board
Photograph. Joe Russell, State Preservation Board

Other Resources

United States Navy, World War II, volunteered in 1943, "after two years of South Pacific warfare Joe returned with six battle stars and a presidential unit citation." "Joe Russell In Race for Senate From District 10," 5/4/1950, p. 8. McKinney Courier-Gazette .
United States Navy, World War II, Russell's "ship earned the Presidential Citation for gallantry and bravery for her action during the crucial battle of the Philippine Sea, during which he manned a five-inch gun." Photo and candidate advertisement, State Senator Joe Russell, 7/24/1952, p. 6. McKinney Courier-Gazette .
53rd Legislature (1953) - Joe Russell, postoffice Royse City, Rockwall County, nativity Texas, age 32, farmer and real estate, member of former legislatures: 52nd Senate. Texas Legislative Manual .