Bill Blackwood
Full Name: William R. "Bill" BlackwoodDate of birth: September 11, 1936
Date of death: June 25, 1993
Terms of Service
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | 101 | Jan 12, 1993 - Jun 25, 1993 | 73rd (1) (2) (3) | Republican | Mesquite / Dallas | Dallas | |
| H | 105 | Jan 8, 1991 - Jan 12, 1993 | 72nd | Republican | Mesquite / Dallas | Dallas | |
| H | 105 | Jan 10, 1989 - Jan 8, 1991 | 71st | Republican | Mesquite / Dallas | Dallas | |
| H | 105 | Jan 13, 1987 - Jan 10, 1989 | 70th | Republican | Mesquite / Dallas | Dallas | |
| H | 105 | Jan 8, 1985 - Jan 13, 1987 | 69th | Republican | Mesquite / Dallas | Dallas |
Terms of service footnotes
(1) Elvira Reyna, in special election 11/30/1993, sworn 12/13/1993, succeeded William R. Blackwood, died 6/25/1993. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(2) 74th Legislature - E. Reyna oath of office date. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office - Seniority Order. ↩
(3) State Representative, District 101, November 2, 1993 and runoff November 30, 1993. Texas Secretary of State - Statement of Canvass for Special Election, 1992. ↩
Terms of Service
- Legislatures:
- 72nd
- Party:
- Republican
- Home City/County:
- Mesquite / Dallas
- Counties in district:
- Dallas
- Legislatures:
- 71st
- Party:
- Republican
- Home City/County:
- Mesquite / Dallas
- Counties in district:
- Dallas
- Legislatures:
- 70th
- Party:
- Republican
- Home City/County:
- Mesquite / Dallas
- Counties in district:
- Dallas
- Legislatures:
- 69th
- Party:
- Republican
- Home City/County:
- Mesquite / Dallas
- Counties in district:
- Dallas
Terms of service notes
(1) Elvira Reyna, in special election 11/30/1993, sworn 12/13/1993, succeeded William R. Blackwood, died 6/25/1993. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(2) 74th Legislature - E. Reyna oath of office date. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office - Seniority Order. ↩
(3) State Representative, District 101, November 2, 1993 and runoff November 30, 1993. Texas Secretary of State - Statement of Canvass for Special Election, 1992. ↩
Biographical Information
- 72nd Legislature, 4th C.S., HR 35, honoring the members of the House of Representatives who have served in the military forces of the United States. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 74th Legislature, R.S., HR 1059. Memorializing 35 members who died in the past two years. Resolutions - Memorial.
- 74th Legislature, R.S., HR 42. Resolutions - Memorial.
- United States Air Force, 1st Lieutenant, "stationed in North Africa during his service with the Air Force." 72nd Legislature, 4th C.S., HR 35. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- Named one of the 'New Furniture'. Best and Worst Legislators 1985.
- Photograph. Bill Blackwood, 73rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Bill Blackwood, 72nd Legislature, Members of the 72nd Legislature Texas House of Representatives (CD-RW)
- Photograph. Bill Blackwood, 71st Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Bill Blackwood, 70th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Bill Blackwood, 69th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- 69th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, east wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 70th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, east wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 71st session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, east wall. GW.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 72nd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 73rd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information
House Committees
House Committees
Joint Committees
House Committees
- Public Safety
- Public Safety Subcommittee on Budget And Oversight
- Science and Technology (Vice Chair)
Joint Committees
House Committees
- Science and Technology (Vice Chair)
- Science and Technology Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight (Vice Chair)
- Urban Affairs
Joint Committees
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