Bill Blackwood
Full Name: William R. "Bill" BlackwoodDate of birth: September 11, 1936
Date of death: June 25, 1993
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| 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 |
(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 top
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House District 101
Jan 12, 1993 - Jun 25, 1993 Legislatures: 73rd (1) (2) (3) Party: Republican Home City/County: Mesquite / Dallas Counties in district: Dallas |
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House District 105
Jan 8, 1991 - Jan 12, 1993 Legislatures: 72nd Party: Republican Home City/County: Mesquite / Dallas Counties in district: Dallas |
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House District 105
Jan 10, 1989 - Jan 8, 1991 Legislatures: 71st Party: Republican Home City/County: Mesquite / Dallas Counties in district: Dallas |
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House District 105
Jan 13, 1987 - Jan 10, 1989 Legislatures: 70th Party: Republican Home City/County: Mesquite / Dallas Counties in district: Dallas |
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House District 105
Jan 8, 1985 - Jan 13, 1987 Legislatures: 69th Party: Republican Home City/County: Mesquite / Dallas Counties in district: Dallas |
(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 top
Selected newspaper articlesResolutions and Journal entries
- 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.
Military Service Notes
- 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.
Texas Monthly's Best and Worst Legislators
- Named one of the 'New Furniture'. Best and Worst Legislators 1985.
Photographs
- 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
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 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 top
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73rd R.S. - 1993
Environmental Regulation Higher Education | ||
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72nd R.S. - 1991
Appropriations Erect a Memorial for Korean and Vietnam Veterans Public Safety Public Safety Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight (Chair) | ||
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71st R.S. - 1989
Public Safety Public Safety Subcommittee on Budget And Oversight Science and Technology (Vice Chair) State and Local Drug Control, Task Force on | ||
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70th R.S. - 1987
Affordable Housing, Task Force on Inhalant Abuse, Special (Chair) Science and Technology (Vice Chair) Science and Technology Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight (Vice Chair) Urban Affairs | ||
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69th R.S. - 1985
Criminal Jurisprudence Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee on Inhalant Abuse (Chair) Labor and Employment Relations Labor and Employment Relations Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight (Vice Chair) |
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