Terms of Service

• Senate, 70th & 69th ^{(1) (2)} Legislatures
  9/18/1986 - 1/10/1989
  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) Special election 8/9/1986, runoff 9/13/1986. Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001 .

Biographical Notes and Resources

Photographs

• Photograph. Richard M. Anderson, State Preservation Board

Other Resources

• Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 70th Legislature 1987.

Committee Information

• 70th R.S. - 1987
• Child Support, Interim  
• Committee of the Whole Senate  
• Economic Development  
• Intergovernmental Relations  
• Jurisprudence  
• Protective Orders and State Employee Pension Plans  
• Rural Health Care Delivery, Special Task Force  
• Workfare, Special, Interim  
• 69th R.S. - 1985
• Committee of the Whole Senate  
• Economic Development  
• Jurisprudence  
• Natural Resources  
• Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water