Terms of Service
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Senate,
69th
(1)
(3)
Legislature
1/8/1985 - 9/18/1986
Democrat
Senate President Pro Tempore, Ad Interim 2nd C.S., elected 9/4/1986.
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Senate,
68th
(2)
Legislature
1/11/1983 - 1/8/1985
Democrat
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Senate,
67th & 66th Legislatures
1/9/1979 - 1/11/1983
Democrat
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House,
63rd Legislature
1/9/1973 - 1/14/1975
Democrat
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House,
62nd Legislature
1/12/1971 - 1/9/1973
Democrat
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House,
61st Legislature
1/14/1969 - 1/12/1971
Democrat
(1)
Richard Anderson, in special runoff election 9/13/1986, sworn 9/18/1986, succeeded V. Edgar Howard, who, to avoid appearance of conflict of interest, did not attend 2-3 C.S. except for his election as president pro tempore ad interim on 9/4/1986, but held office until successor sworn.
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 .
(3)
Special election 8/9/1986, runoff 9/13/1986.
Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001 .