Terms of Service
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Senate,
62nd
(1)
(2)
(3)
Legislature
6/14/1972 - 1/9/1973
Democrat
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House,
51st Legislature
1/11/1949 - 1/9/1951
Democrat
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House,
50th Legislature
1/14/1947 - 1/11/1949
Democrat
(1)
"Sen. Ratliff Resigns Post Over Hirings," 4/26/1972. Resignation date 4/26/1972.
Dallas Times Herald .
(2)
Bill Tippen, in special election 6/6/1972, sworn 6/14/1972, succeeded David W. Ratliff, resigned 4/25/1972.
Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-1992 1992.
(3)
Bill Tippen, in special election 6/6/1972, sworn 6/14/1972, succeeded David W. Ratliff, resigned 4/26/1972.
Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004 2005.