Texas Legislators: Past & Present

H. Bascom Thomas

Full Name: H. Bascom Thomas
Birth date: March 16, 1871
Death date: September 9, 1942

Terms of Service

Senate, 31st ⁽¹⁾ ⁽²⁾ ⁽³⁾ ⁽⁴⁾ Legislature
1/12/1909 - 5/15/1910
Democrat

(1) Democrat; roster of members of the 31st Legislature with biographical and party information. "Year Book 1909," Number 13, May-June 1910, pp. 408-415. Bulletin (Texas Department of Agriculture) 1910.
(2) "Resolution Debated for Expulsion of Thomas", 3/13/1909, pp. 1, 8; "Thomas Took His Seat With Gallery Applause," 4/11/1909, p. 3. Galveston Daily News .
(3) John L. Ratliff, sworn 8/1/1910, succeeded H. Bascom Thomas, expelled 3/13/1909, reelected 4/3/1909, seated 4/10/1909, and resigned 5/15/1910. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004 2005.
(4) 31st Legislature - Roll Call of Senators-elect, oath of office administered, 1/12/1909, pp. 1-2. Senate Journal .

Biographical Notes and Resources

Resolutions and Journal entries

H. Bascom Thomas Expulsion, Committee of the Whole Senate - 31st R.S. (1909). Report, supporting documents. Senate Journal .

Photographs

Photograph. H. Bascom Thomas, State Preservation Board

Other Resources

Listed in "Expulsion of State Legislators." National Conference of State Legislatures .
Memorial, December 1942, p. 469. Texas Bar Journal .
"Thomas' Speech Was Sensational," 2/8/1910, p. 1, Discusses H. Bascom Thomas' expulsion from the Texas Senate and his speech at the Victoria court house on 2/7/1910 in campaign for Lieutenant Governor. Victoria Advocate .