Carl Parker
Full Name: Carl Allen ParkerDate of birth: August 6, 1934
Date of death: March 22, 2024
Terms of Service
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 4 | Jan 12, 1993 - Jan 10, 1995 | 73rd (1) (2) | Democrat | Port Arthur / Jefferson | Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, Orange | |
| S | 4 | Jan 10, 1989 - Jan 12, 1993 | 72nd 71st | Democrat | Port Arthur / Jefferson | Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, Orange | |
| S | 4 | Jan 8, 1985 - Jan 10, 1989 | 70th (3) 69th | Democrat | Port Arthur / Jefferson | Senate President Pro Tempore (70th) | Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, Orange |
| S | 4 | Jan 11, 1983 - Jan 8, 1985 | 68th (4) | Democrat | Port Arthur / Jefferson | Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, Orange | |
| S | 4 | Jan 13, 1981 - Jan 11, 1983 | 67th (5) | Democrat | Port Arthur / Jefferson | Chambers, Jefferson, Liberty, Orange | |
| S | 4 | Jan 11, 1977 - Jan 13, 1981 | 66th 65th | Democrat | Port Arthur / Jefferson | Chambers, Jefferson, Liberty, Orange | |
| H | 7-3 | Jan 14, 1975 - Jan 11, 1977 | 64th | Democrat | Port Arthur / Jefferson | Jefferson | |
| H | 7-3 | Jan 9, 1973 - Jan 14, 1975 | 63rd (6) | Democrat | Port Arthur / Jefferson | Speaker Pro Tem, 6/18/1973. | Jefferson |
| H | 9-3 | Jan 12, 1971 - Jan 9, 1973 | 62nd | Democrat | Port Arthur / Jefferson | Jefferson | |
| H | 9-3 | Jan 14, 1969 - Jan 12, 1971 | 61st | Democrat | Port Arthur / Jefferson | Jefferson | |
| H | 9-3 | Jan 10, 1967 - Jan 14, 1969 | 60th | Democrat | Port Arthur / Jefferson | Jefferson | |
| H | 9-3 | Jan 12, 1965 - Jan 10, 1967 | 59th | Democrat | Port Arthur / Jefferson | Jefferson | |
| H | 9-3 | Jan 8, 1963 - Jan 12, 1965 | 58th (7) | Democrat | Port Arthur / Jefferson | Jefferson | |
| H | 9-3 | Nov 23, 1962 - Jan 8, 1963 | 57th (8) (9) (10) (11) | Democrat | Port Arthur / Jefferson | Jefferson |
Terms of service footnotes
(1) 73rd Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/25/1993, pp. 589-590. Drew 4-year term. Senate Journal. ↩
(2) Due to redistricting litigation, entire Senate went up for reelection in 1994. See also Clips database, 4/6/1993 - 4/8/1993, Redistricting - Legislature; and Guide to 2001 Redistricting - Appendix A, 1990s Redistricting (Texas Legislative Council). Terrazas v. Slagle, 821 F.Supp. 1162 (April 5, 1993), 1993. ↩
(3) 70th Legislature - Senate President Pro Tempore, Regular Session, elected 1/13/1987. Senate Journal. ↩
(4) 68th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/17/1983, p. 495. Drew 2-year term (also see message from President, p. 467). Senate Journal. ↩
(5) 2-year term; entire Senate went up for reelection in 1982 due to redistricting. Texas Constitution Art. III, §3, Election and term of office of Senators. ↩
(6) Speaker Pro Tem, 6/18/1973. "Parker Speaker Pro Tem," 6/18/1973. Beaumont Enterprise. ↩
(7) Sworn 11/23/1962. Oaths of Office. ↩
(8) Opinion WW-1476 dated 11/15/1962 addresses terms of office for members of the House of Representatives. Newly-elected members may qualify for office and be entitled to a salary on the date the canvassing of the General Election returns is complete. Attorney General of Texas. ↩
(9) "Senators-Elect Can't Take Oath, Draw Pay Till Jan. 8," House newcomers Carl Parker and Leroy Wieting took oath of office for the 58th Legislature early—on 11/23/1962—replacing D. Roy Harrington and Thomas Andrews before the end of the 57th. Dallas Morning News. ↩
(10) "Senators-Elect Can't Take Oath, Draw Pay Till Jan. 8," Two newly-elected Jefferson County members took oath of office early, on 11/23/1962. "No [House] payroll place left" for Senator-elect Harrington. Dallas Morning News. ↩
(11) "Wilson Opinion Awaited on Exact End of Terms" reports "a legislator can hold office until his successor has qualified or until 'the first of the year. . .'" State canvassing board to certify results of November election on 11/23/1962. Dallas Morning News. ↩
Terms of Service
- Legislatures:
- 72nd 71st
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Port Arthur / Jefferson
- Counties in district:
- Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, Orange
- Legislatures:
- 70th (3) 69th
- Leadership role:
-
Senate President Pro Tempore (70th)
(69th)
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Port Arthur / Jefferson
- Counties in district:
- Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, Orange
- Legislatures:
- 68th (4)
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Port Arthur / Jefferson
- Counties in district:
- Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, Orange
- Legislatures:
- 67th (5)
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Port Arthur / Jefferson
- Counties in district:
- Chambers, Jefferson, Liberty, Orange
- Legislatures:
- 66th 65th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Port Arthur / Jefferson
- Counties in district:
- Chambers, Jefferson, Liberty, Orange
- Legislatures:
- 64th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Port Arthur / Jefferson
- Counties in district:
- Jefferson
- Legislatures:
- 63rd (6)
- Leadership role:
-
Speaker Pro Tem, 6/18/1973.
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Port Arthur / Jefferson
- Counties in district:
- Jefferson
- Legislatures:
- 62nd
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Port Arthur / Jefferson
- Counties in district:
- Jefferson
- Legislatures:
- 61st
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Port Arthur / Jefferson
- Counties in district:
- Jefferson
- Legislatures:
- 60th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Port Arthur / Jefferson
- Counties in district:
- Jefferson
- Legislatures:
- 59th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Port Arthur / Jefferson
- Counties in district:
- Jefferson
- Legislatures:
- 58th (7)
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Port Arthur / Jefferson
- Counties in district:
- Jefferson
Terms of service notes
(1) 73rd Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/25/1993, pp. 589-590. Drew 4-year term. Senate Journal. ↩
(2) Due to redistricting litigation, entire Senate went up for reelection in 1994. See also Clips database, 4/6/1993 - 4/8/1993, Redistricting - Legislature; and Guide to 2001 Redistricting - Appendix A, 1990s Redistricting (Texas Legislative Council). Terrazas v. Slagle, 821 F.Supp. 1162 (April 5, 1993), 1993. ↩
(3) 70th Legislature - Senate President Pro Tempore, Regular Session, elected 1/13/1987. Senate Journal. ↩
(4) 68th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 3/17/1983, p. 495. Drew 2-year term (also see message from President, p. 467). Senate Journal. ↩
(5) 2-year term; entire Senate went up for reelection in 1982 due to redistricting. Texas Constitution Art. III, §3, Election and term of office of Senators. ↩
(6) Speaker Pro Tem, 6/18/1973. "Parker Speaker Pro Tem," 6/18/1973. Beaumont Enterprise. ↩
(7) Sworn 11/23/1962. Oaths of Office. ↩
(8) Opinion WW-1476 dated 11/15/1962 addresses terms of office for members of the House of Representatives. Newly-elected members may qualify for office and be entitled to a salary on the date the canvassing of the General Election returns is complete. Attorney General of Texas. ↩
(9) "Senators-Elect Can't Take Oath, Draw Pay Till Jan. 8," House newcomers Carl Parker and Leroy Wieting took oath of office for the 58th Legislature early—on 11/23/1962—replacing D. Roy Harrington and Thomas Andrews before the end of the 57th. Dallas Morning News. ↩
(10) "Senators-Elect Can't Take Oath, Draw Pay Till Jan. 8," Two newly-elected Jefferson County members took oath of office early, on 11/23/1962. "No [House] payroll place left" for Senator-elect Harrington. Dallas Morning News. ↩
(11) "Wilson Opinion Awaited on Exact End of Terms" reports "a legislator can hold office until his successor has qualified or until 'the first of the year. . .'" State canvassing board to certify results of November election on 11/23/1962. Dallas Morning News. ↩
Biographical Information
- Remarks in the House Journal, 4/25/2025, pp. 1840-1844, relating to HR 633, in memory of former state senator and representative Carl Allen Parker of Port Arthur. House Journal.
- 61st Legislature, 1st C.S., HSR 26. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 61st Legislature, R.S., HSR 433. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 65th Legislature, 2nd C.S., SR 116. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 67th Legislature, 1st C.S., SR 155. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 69th Legislature, 2nd C.S., SR 2. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 89th Legislature, HR 633. Carl Allen Parker. Resolutions - Memorial.
- Photo and profile, pp. 22-26, March/April 1993. Metropolitan Beaumont.
- Photo and biographical sketch, "Texas Government Insider," 10/31/2008, Strategic Partnerships, Inc., 2008.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 66th Legislature, 1979.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 67th Legislature, 1981.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 68th Legislature, 1983.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 69th Legislature, 1985.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 70th Legislature, 1987.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 71st Legislature, 1989.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senate, 72nd Legislature, 1991.
- Biographical sketch and photo. Texas Senators, 73rd Legislature, 1993.
- Carl A. Parker. Texas State Cemetery.
- United States Naval Reserve, Commander, Navy lawyer. Texas State Cemetery.
- United States Naval Reserve. Photo and salute. With Honor and Gratitude: A Special Thank You to Our Texas Senate Members Who Served Our Country, 2017.
- Delegate to the Texas Constitutional Convention, 1974. Record of Proceedings, Texas Constitutional Convention: Official Journals, January 8 - July 30, 1974, 1975.
- Notice of death, 3/25/2024. Speaker of the House.
- Mentioned in "Access Through the Lobby," 2/24/1995, pp. 14-17. Texas Observer. Selected newspaper articles
- Awarded 'Best Amendment'. Best and Worst Legislators 1993.
- Named one of 'The Best'. Best and Worst Legislators 1991.
- Named 'Honorable Mention'. Best and Worst Legislators 1981.
- Awarded 'Sleaziest Comment'. Best and Worst Legislators 1979.
- Named 'Honorable Mention'. Best and Worst Legislators 1973.
- Photograph. Carl Parker, 73rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Carl Parker, 72nd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Carl Parker, 71st Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Carl A. Parker, 70th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Carl Parker, 69th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Carl Parker, 68th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Carl A. Parker, 67th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Carl A. Parker, 66th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Carl A. Parker, 65th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Carl A. Parker, 64th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Representatives John R. Bigham, Carl Parker, and Charles Tupper on the House Floor., 63rd Legislature, House Photography
- Photograph. Carl A. Parker, 63rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Carl A. Parker, 62nd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Carl A. Parker, 61st Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Carl A. Parker, 60th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Carl A. Parker, 59th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Carl A. Parker, 58th Legislature, 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.
- 67th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, west wall. GE.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 68th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, west wall. GE.L1). State Preservation Board.
- 69th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 70th session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 71st session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 72nd session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 73rd session composite photo of Senate members (Ground floor corridor, north wall. GE.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 57th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 58th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 59th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 60th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 61st session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 62nd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 63rd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 64th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
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