Terms of Service
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Senate,
64th
(1)
(3)
& 63rd
(2)
Legislatures
1/9/1973 - 1/23/1976
Democrat
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House,
62nd Legislature
1/12/1971 - 1/9/1973
Democrat
(1)
In Senate, Eugene Jones, in special election 4/3/1976, sworn in 65th Legislature, succeeded Robert A. Gammage, resigned 1/23/1976. In House, J. L. Briscoe, in special election 4/3/1976, sworn 4/13/1976, succeeded Eugene Jones, resigned 1/31/1976. Briscoe did not serve in leg session.
Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004 2005.
(2)
63rd Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/10/1973, pp. 12-13. Drew 4-year term.
Senate Journal .
(3)
Special election 2/28/1976, runoff 4/3/1976.
Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001 .