Terms of Service
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House,
79th
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Legislature
Elected but never sworn
Republican
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House,
78th Legislature
1/14/2003 - 1/11/2005
Republican
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House,
77th Legislature
1/9/2001 - 1/14/2003
Republican
(1)
"Capitol Roundup," 3/3/2005, Ames Jones sworn in as member of the Texas Railroad Commission.
Austin American-Statesman .
(2)
79th Legislature - Elizabeth Ames Jones elected, but never sworn; declined to qualify for office 1/10/2005 in anticipation of appointment to the Texas Railroad Commission.
Governor Rick Perry .
(3)
Proclamation, 1/13/2005, Ordering special election in House District 121 on 2/5/2005 to serve unexpired term of Elizabeth Ames Jones.
Governor Rick Perry .
(4)
Nomination received by Senate, 2/1/2005, p. 130; Nominee confirmed 2/9/2005, p. 196.
Senate Journal .
(5)
Joe Straus, in special election 2/5/2005, sworn 2/10/2005, succeeded unexpired term of Elizabeth Ames Jones, appointed to the Texas Railroad Commission.
Texas Secretary of State - Historical Election Returns, 1992-2019 .