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Ray Farabee

Ray Farabee
Full Name: Kenneth Ray Farabee
Birth date: November 22, 1932
Death date: November 20, 2014

Terms of Service

(1) In Senate, Steven Carriker, in special election 8/13/1988, sworn 8/25/1988, succeeded K. Ray Farabee, resigned 3/4/1988. Carriker's first Senate session was 71st Regular. In House, David Counts, in special election 11/8/1988, sworn 11/29/1988, succeeded Steven A. Carriker, elected to Senate 8/13/1988. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004 2005.
(2) 68th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/17/1983, p. 495. Drew 2-year term (also see message from President, p. 467). Senate Journal .

Biographical Notes and Resources

Selected Newspaper articles

Texas Monthly's Best and Worst Legislators

  • Named one of 'The Best'. Best and Worst Legislators 1987.
  • Named one of 'The Best'. Best and Worst Legislators 1985.
  • Named one of 'The Best'. Best and Worst Legislators 1983.
  • Named one of 'The Best'. Best and Worst Legislators 1981.
  • Named one of 'The Best'. Best and Worst Legislators 1977.
  • Named 'Honorable Mention'. Best and Worst Legislators 1975.

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