Ruth Jones McClendon
Full Name: Ruth Elizabeth Jones McClendonOther surnames: Jones,
Date of birth: October 5, 1943
Date of death: December 19, 2017
Terms of Service
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | 120 | Jan 13, 2015 - Jan 31, 2016 | 84th (1) (2) (3) | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 120 | Jan 8, 2013 - Jan 13, 2015 | 83rd | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 120 | Jan 11, 2011 - Jan 8, 2013 | 82nd | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 120 | Jan 13, 2009 - Jan 11, 2011 | 81st | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 120 | Jan 9, 2007 - Jan 13, 2009 | 80th | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 120 | Jan 11, 2005 - Jan 9, 2007 | 79th | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 120 | Jan 14, 2003 - Jan 11, 2005 | 78th | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 120 | Jan 9, 2001 - Jan 13, 2003 | 77th | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 120 | Jan 12, 1999 - Jan 9, 2001 | 76th | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 120 | Jan 14, 1997 - Jan 12, 1999 | 75th | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 120 | Nov 12, 1996 - Jan 14, 1997 | 74th (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar |
Terms of service footnotes
(1) Proclamations, 2/3/2016 and 5/18/2016, ordering special election on 5/7/2016 and runoff on 8/2/2016 in House District 120 to serve unexpired term of Ruth Jones McClendon. Governor Greg Abbott. ↩
(2) Ruth Jones McClendon resigned effective 1/31/2016. Resignation letters to Speaker Joe Straus 12/31/2015 and Governor Greg Abbott 1/6/2016. Texas House of Representatives. ↩
(3) "Representative McClendon Not Seeking Re-Election," 9/2/2015. Texas House of Representatives - Press Memos of the House Members and Speaker. ↩
(4) Conley resignation letter, 7/8/1996. Governor George W. Bush. ↩
(5) Ruth J. McClendon, in special election 11/5/1996, sworn 11/12/1996, succeeded Karyne J. Conley, resigned 7/8/1996. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(6) Sworn 11/12/1996. Oaths of Office. ↩
(7) 75th Legislature - McClendon oath of office date. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office - Seniority Order. ↩
(8) 1996 November Special Election. Texas Secretary of State - Historical Election Returns, 1992-2019. ↩
Terms of Service
- Legislatures:
- 83rd
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
- Legislatures:
- 82nd
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
- Legislatures:
- 81st
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
- Legislatures:
- 80th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
- Legislatures:
- 79th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
- Legislatures:
- 78th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
- Legislatures:
- 77th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
- Legislatures:
- 76th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
- Legislatures:
- 75th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- San Antonio / Bexar
- Counties in district:
- Bexar
Terms of service notes
(1) Proclamations, 2/3/2016 and 5/18/2016, ordering special election on 5/7/2016 and runoff on 8/2/2016 in House District 120 to serve unexpired term of Ruth Jones McClendon. Governor Greg Abbott. ↩
(2) Ruth Jones McClendon resigned effective 1/31/2016. Resignation letters to Speaker Joe Straus 12/31/2015 and Governor Greg Abbott 1/6/2016. Texas House of Representatives. ↩
(3) "Representative McClendon Not Seeking Re-Election," 9/2/2015. Texas House of Representatives - Press Memos of the House Members and Speaker. ↩
(4) Conley resignation letter, 7/8/1996. Governor George W. Bush. ↩
(5) Ruth J. McClendon, in special election 11/5/1996, sworn 11/12/1996, succeeded Karyne J. Conley, resigned 7/8/1996. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(6) Sworn 11/12/1996. Oaths of Office. ↩
(7) 75th Legislature - McClendon oath of office date. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office - Seniority Order. ↩
(8) 1996 November Special Election. Texas Secretary of State - Historical Election Returns, 1992-2019. ↩
Biographical Information
- 82nd Legislature, R.S., HR 2525. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 85th Legislature, R.S., HR 452, celebrating Black History Month and honoring the leadership and vision of African American lawmakers. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 85th Legislature, R.S., HR 618. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 86th Legislature, R.S., HR 1269. Resolutions - Memorial.
- Biographical sketch, p. 206. Black Women in Texas History, 2008.
- Biographical sketch, 82nd Legislature. Texas House of Representatives.
- Ruth Elizabeth Jones McClendon. Texas State Cemetery.
- Photo, political affiliation, and committee assignment. Capitol Women: Texas Female Legislators, 1923-1999, 2000.
- In Celebration of the Remarkable Wonderful Loving Lifetime of Ruth Elizabeth Jones McClendon, Ruth Jones McClendon Memorial 12/28/2017, Slide Presentation by Janis Reinken. Donated Material.
- Memorial program, Celebrating the Life of Ruth Jones McClendon. Donated Material.
- Program, St. Philip's College, The Honorable Ruth Jones McClendon Collection Opening. Donated Material.
- Notice of death, 12/20/2017. Speaker of the House. Selected newspaper articles
- Named one of 'The Best.' Best and Worst Legislators 2015.
- Named 'Honorable Mention.' Best and Worst Legislators 2009.
- Photograph. Ruth Jones McClendon, 83rd Legislature, Texas House of Representatives
- Photograph. Ruth Jones McClendon, 79th Legislature, Members of the 79th Legislature Texas House of Representatives (CD-RW)
- Photograph. Ruth Jones McClendon, 78th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Ruth Jones McClendon, 77th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Ruth Jones McClendon, 76th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Ruth Jones McClendon, 75th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Ruth Jones McClendon, Members of the 80th and 81st Legislature, Texas House of Representatives (CD-RW)
- Photograph, Flip Book Photographs: Texas House of Representatives, 79th Legislature, 2005.
- 74th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 75th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 76th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 77th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 78th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 79th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 80th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 81st session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 82nd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 83rd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 84th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.L2). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information
House Committees
- Appropriations
- Appropriations Subcommittee on Education
- Pensions and Investments (Chair - Budget & Oversight)
- Property Tax Relief and Appraisal Reform, Select
- Rules and Resolutions (Chair)
- State Affairs
House Committees
- Appropriations
- Appropriations Subcommittee on Education
- Pensions and Investments (Chair - Budget & Oversight)
- Redistricting
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