Texas Legislators: Past & Present

John Sharp

Full Name: John Spencer Sharp

Terms of Service

Senate, 69th Legislature
1/8/1985 - 1/13/1987
Democrat
Senate, 68th ⁽¹⁾ ⁽²⁾ ⁽⁴⁾ Legislature
1/11/1983 - 1/8/1985
Democrat
Senate, 67th ⁽³⁾ Legislature
11/20/1982 - 1/11/1983
Democrat
House, 67th ⁽³⁾ Legislature
1/13/1981 - 11/20/1982
Democrat
House, 66th Legislature
1/9/1979 - 1/13/1981
Democrat

(1) Kenneth Armbrister, in special election 12/15/1982, runoff election 1/3/1983, sworn 1/11/1983, succeeded John Sharp, resigned 11/10/1982. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-1992 1992.
(2) In Senate, John Sharp, in special election 12/15/1982, sworn 1/11/1983, succeeded to the seat in reapportioned Senatorial District 18 posthumously won in general election 11/2/1982 by John T. Wilson, died 9/19/1982. In House, Kenneth Armbrister, in special election 12/15/1982, runoff election 1/3/1983, sworn 1/11/1983, succeeded John Sharp, resigned 11/20/1982. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004 2005.
(3) John Sharp, in special election 11/6/1982, sworn 11/20/1982, succeeded unexpired term of John T. Wilson, died 9/19/1982. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004 2005.
(4) 68th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/17/1983, p. 495. Drew 4-year term (also see message from President, p. 467). Senate Journal .

Biographical Notes and Resources

Resolutions and Journal entries

67th Legislature, R.S., HR 54. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary .
69th Legislature, 3rd C.S., SR 67. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary .
69th Legislature, 3rd C.S., SR 84. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary .

Photographs

Photograph. John Sharp, State Preservation Board
Photograph. John Sharp, State Preservation Board
Photograph. John Sharp, State Preservation Board
Photograph. John Sharp, State Preservation Board

Other Resources

Discussion of the race for Lieutenant Governor in 1998, "The Eyes of America Were Upon Him," by David Beiler, July 1999, pp. 48-53. Campaigns & Elections .
Railroad Commissioners Past through Present, with dates of service. Railroad Commission of Texas .
Biographical sketch and photo, Chancellor John Sharp. Texas A&M System .
Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 68th Legislature 1983.
Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 69th Legislature 1985.
United States Army, Second Lieutenant. Texas Senate, 69th Legislature 1985.
Sharp, John Spencer. Texas State Cemetery .
United States Army Reserve. Photo and salute. With Honor and Gratitude: A Special Thank You to Our Texas Senate Members Who Served Our Country 2017.