A.R. 'Babe' Schwartz
Full Name: Aaron Robert "Babe" SchwartzDate of birth: July 17, 1926
Date of death: August 10, 2018
Terms of Service top
Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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S | 17 | Jan 11, 1977 - Jan 13, 1981 | 65th 66th | Democrat | Galveston / Galveston | Aransas, Brazoria, Calhoun, Galveston, Harris, Matagorda | |
S | 17 | Jan 9, 1973 - Jan 11, 1977 | 63rd (1) 64th | Democrat | Galveston / Galveston | Aransas, Brazoria, Calhoun, Galveston, Harris, Matagorda | |
S | 17 | Jan 14, 1969 - Jan 9, 1973 | 61st 62nd | Democrat | Galveston / Galveston | Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris | |
S | 17 | Jan 10, 1967 - Jan 14, 1969 | 60th (2) | Democrat | Galveston / Galveston | Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris | |
S | 17 | Jan 12, 1965 - Jan 10, 1967 | 59th (3) (4) | Democrat | Galveston / Galveston | Senate President Pro Tempore (59th) | Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston |
S | 17 | Jan 8, 1963 - Jan 12, 1965 | 58th (5) | Democrat | Galveston / Galveston | Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston | |
S | 17 | Jan 9, 1960 - Jan 8, 1963 | 56th (6) 57th | Democrat | Galveston / Galveston | Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Matagorda | |
H | 21-2 | Jan 8, 1957 - Jan 13, 1959 | 55th | Democrat | Galveston / Galveston | Galveston | |
H | 21-2 | Jan 11, 1955 - Jan 8, 1957 | 54th | Democrat | Galveston / Galveston | Galveston |
(1) 63rd Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/10/1973, pp. 12-13. Drew 4-year term. Senate Journal.
(2) 60th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/11/1967, p. 19. Drew 2-year term. Senate Journal.
(3) 59th Legislature - Senate President Pro Tempore, Ad Interim R.S., elected 5/31/1965; and 1st C.S., elected 2/14/1966. Senate Journal.
(4) 2-year term; entire Senate went up for reelection in 1966 due to redistricting. Reapportionment of Senate districts occurred in the 59th Legislature, Regular Session (1965), ch. 324 (SB 547). Texas Constitution Art. III, §3, Election and term of office of Senators.
(5) 58th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/9/1963, p. 16. Drew 2-year term. Senate Journal.
(6) Aaron R. Schwartz, in special election 1/9/1960, succeeded Jimmy Phillips, resigned 11/2/1959. Schwartz's first session in Senate was 57th Regular. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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Senate District 17
Jan 11, 1977 - Jan 13, 1981 Legislatures: 65th 66th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Galveston / Galveston Counties in district: Aransas, Brazoria, Calhoun, Galveston, Harris, Matagorda |
Senate District 17
Jan 9, 1973 - Jan 11, 1977 Legislatures: 63rd (1) 64th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Galveston / Galveston Counties in district: Aransas, Brazoria, Calhoun, Galveston, Harris, Matagorda |
Senate District 17
Jan 14, 1969 - Jan 9, 1973 Legislatures: 61st 62nd Party: Democrat Home City/County: Galveston / Galveston Counties in district: Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris |
Senate District 17
Jan 10, 1967 - Jan 14, 1969 Legislatures: 60th (2) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Galveston / Galveston Counties in district: Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris |
Senate District 17
Jan 12, 1965 - Jan 10, 1967 Legislatures: 59th (3) (4) Senate President Pro Tempore (59th) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Galveston / Galveston Counties in district: Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston |
Senate District 17
Jan 8, 1963 - Jan 12, 1965 Legislatures: 58th (5) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Galveston / Galveston Counties in district: Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston |
Senate District 17
Jan 9, 1960 - Jan 8, 1963 Legislatures: 56th (6) 57th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Galveston / Galveston Counties in district: Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Matagorda |
House District 21-2
Jan 8, 1957 - Jan 13, 1959 Legislatures: 55th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Galveston / Galveston Counties in district: Galveston |
House District 21-2
Jan 11, 1955 - Jan 8, 1957 Legislatures: 54th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Galveston / Galveston Counties in district: Galveston |
(1) 63rd Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/10/1973, pp. 12-13. Drew 4-year term. Senate Journal.
(2) 60th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/11/1967, p. 19. Drew 2-year term. Senate Journal.
(3) 59th Legislature - Senate President Pro Tempore, Ad Interim R.S., elected 5/31/1965; and 1st C.S., elected 2/14/1966. Senate Journal.
(4) 2-year term; entire Senate went up for reelection in 1966 due to redistricting. Reapportionment of Senate districts occurred in the 59th Legislature, Regular Session (1965), ch. 324 (SB 547). Texas Constitution Art. III, §3, Election and term of office of Senators.
(5) 58th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/9/1963, p. 16. Drew 2-year term. Senate Journal.
(6) Aaron R. Schwartz, in special election 1/9/1960, succeeded Jimmy Phillips, resigned 11/2/1959. Schwartz's first session in Senate was 57th Regular. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Biographical Information top
Selected newspaper articlesResolutions and Journal entries
- 64th Legislature, R.S., SR 632. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 65th Legislature, 1st C.S., SR 28. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 67th Legislature, R.S., HCR 57. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 71st Legislature, 1st C.S., SR 170. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 86th Legislature, R.S., HR 1302. Resolutions - Memorial.
Biographical Sketches
- "At 90, Schwartz Still Fighting for Texas Beaches," 8/14/2016. Houston Chronicle.
- Biographical sketch and photos, "In the Ring with Senator A.R. 'Babe' Schwartz," Points of Interest, Texas Treasures series, 7/12/2016. Legislative Reference Library.
- Biographical sketch and photos, "“A Texas Treasure: A.R. 'Babe' Schwartz” on Display at LRL," Points of Interest, Texas Treasures series, 7/24/2018. Legislative Reference Library.
- "Reporter Returns to Texas Capitol, Where Father's Voice Still Rings," by John Schwartz, 9/4/2013. New York Times.
- Oral history interviews available in Oral History Collection, University of North Texas.
- Book in LRL collection, L1803.8 P939. Privacy Legislation, 1975.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Senate Biographies, 63rd Legislature, 1973.
- Biographical sketch and photo. The Senators of Texas, 64th Session, 1975.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 66th Legislature, 1979.
- Hiney, Jim. "Champion of the Little Guy." Spring 2002, Vol. 35, No. 1, pp. 4-12. Profiles former Texas Senator Babe Schwartz; discusses his authorship of legislation that affected Texas beaches and coastal areas; includes life history and photographs. Texas Shores.
- Schwartz, Aaron Robert. Texas State Cemetery.
Military Service Notes
- United States Navy, World War II. "He served on the USS Bennington, an aircraft carrier, in the Pacific Theater." Obituary, 8/13/2018. Galveston Daily News.
- United States Navy, United States Air Force Reserve. Photo and salute. With Honor and Gratitude: A Special Thank You to Our Texas Senate Members Who Served Our Country, 2017.
Other Resources
- Photo, Brothers Babe and Lou Schwarz. Donated Material.
- Former State Senator (and Texas Legend) A.R. "Babe" Schwartz, 10/4/2009. Galveston Daily News.
- "Galveston Beach Pays Tribute to Former Lawmaker," 5/26/2017. Houston Chronicle.
- Delegate to the Texas Constitutional Convention, 1974. Record of Proceedings, Texas Constitutional Convention: Official Journals, January 8 - July 30, 1974, 1975.
- Notice of death, 8/15/2018 (update), 8/10/2018. Speaker of the House.
- Mentioned in "Access Through the Lobby," 2/24/1995, pp. 14-17. Texas Observer.
Texas Monthly's Best and Worst Legislators
- Named one of 'The Best'. Best and Worst Legislators 1979.
- Named one of 'The Best'. Best and Worst Legislators 1977.
- Named one of 'The Best'. Best and Worst Legislators 1975.
- Named one of 'The Best'. Best and Worst Legislators 1973.
Photographs
- Photograph. A.R. (Babe) Schwartz, 66th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. A.R. (Babe) Schwartz, 65th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. A.R. 'Babe' Schwartz, 64th Legislature, Texas Senate
- Photograph. A.R. (Babe) Schwartz, 64th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. A.R. (Babe) Schwartz, 63rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. A.R. (Babe) Schwartz, 62nd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. A.R. Schwartz, 61st Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. A.R. Schwartz, 60th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. A.R. Schwartz, 59th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. A.R. Schwartz, 58th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. A.R. Schwartz, 57th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. A.R. Schwartz, 55th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. A.R. Schwartz, 54th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Senator Schwartz and his wife Marilyn stand by the sign for Galveston's Babe's Beach. Photo courtesy of Senator Schwartz., Donated Material
- Photograph. A.R. 'Babe' Schwartz wears a boxing glove given to him by Lt. Governor Hobby., Legislative Reference Library
- Photograph. A.R. 'Babe' Schwartz and Marilyn Schwartz., Texas Senate
- Photograph. Senator Schwartz and his wife Marilyn attended the dedication ceremony for Galveston's Babe's Beach with their family. Photo courtesy of Senator Schwartz., Donated Material
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 56th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 57th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 58th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 59th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 60th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 61st session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 62nd session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 63rd session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 64th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 65th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, west wall. GE.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 66th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, west wall. GE.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 54th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 55th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
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